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GPS system warns drivers of trucking hazards

New GPS unit the first navigation system specifically designed for truck drivers in Australia

A global GPS brand has launched what it says is the first GPS navigation system specifically designed for truck drivers in Australia.

ProNav, a brand popular with professional intercity and cross-country long haul drivers throughout Europe and the United States, promises to alert drivers of bridge heights, weights, OD and hazardous goods routes.

The system allows a driver to enter a vehicle’s vital statistics – including weight, axle weight, height, length and width – as well as the load being carried to calculate the best route to ensure drivers are not confronted with roads or obstacles not suitable for the vehicle or goods.

The interface features a five-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth hands-free calling and an FM transmitter so that you can hear the navigation instructions via any in-dash vehicle radio

The system also includes text to speech, providing clear voice instructions including road names. It also provides an audible and visual warning of fixed safety cameras and easy-to-read icons on the mapping to clearly see which obstacles are being avoided along the truck route.

The product comes with a Navteq map and transport data upgrade in the first year, ensuring that drivers are always up-to-date and not worrying about changing maps and transport data.

Safety features include potential hazard warnings, including steep hills, crosswinds, risk of grounding, sharp bends, and dynamic navigation based on a vehicle’s dimensions and safety camera alerts.

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