is there an option for avoiding highways
1800146
There is a scenic route that you can select instead of fastest or shortest route. By selecting scenic you take back roads and avoid highways as long as there is another way to get there. We used it to go to Dutch Wonderland, usually takes us about an hour and a half, with the scenic route no highways but it almost took twice as long to get there.
1173151
Sorry, I don't know. I had the program less than 24 hours. On my 2009 version of Trailer Life Campground navigator, I can have it avoid tunnels and advise roadway elevation warnings in percentages.
618333
Yes, you can select fastest time, shortest distance, most use of freeway, least use of freeway & avoid toll roads.Before buying, I went to Magellan's site & downloaded the user manual for the model (I usually do this as part of my decision process); that helped me to decide.
255375
You can add a single waypoint to your route. Just select your final destination, then select another destination. It will ask if you want it to be a waypoint (if you say no, it replaces your prior destination). You can also set preferences regarding highway use, time versus distance optimization, etc.
1569537
Does fine on the highway. Just don't do what I did. I fold the sections up but for got to clip it. One set of hinges broke when it unfolded at about 40 mph and I can not find replacements. :(
618336
Yes it has those options including the 'NO Toll Road' option. I really liked the mini 'speed limit' sign on the screen. Traveling on new roads or interstate hwys where spd limit is constantly changing... the screen shows you the limit.
1795256
Not really. And one annoying thing is that if you deviate from the route (because you know better or trying to get around a jam) it will keep telling your to turn around to get back to your original route.
1121626
According to Garmin's web site in the FAQ section, the ads will be turned off when you turn the traffic option off. You cannot disable one without disabling the other. Glad to have the option though.
2215437
The best you can do is try to create routing using major highways. None of the portable satnav's have the necessary database of bridge heights, weight limits and truck restrictions needed for commercial truck driving. Some of the Garmin series have a "truck routing" feature, but that really only makes every attempt to stay on major highways and off local roads.
1081670
Yes. Generally traffic is accurate but not 100%. Auto rerouting is surprisingly helpful.
1810430
If you have an ending point that requires you to drive on a dirt road. It will direct you that way. Other then that I am sorry I don't have an answer for you.
1069331
I agree with the previous answer and I would also not use them in a high traffic area.
9417
No I don't think so. But there are switches that can stop vehicles from entering a certain area. You can also have a flashlight on your gun which can blond enemy's. This feature can be toggle on or off. Hope this help
1297194
Yea but it goes away. I suggest driving over 55 for at least 30min or so. A little day trip.
1851285
Ok thanks. I thought mine was broken since I set its preferences to Avoid U-Turns and it was still telling me to "make a U-turn". For some reason it does not have oneway street info for at least two cities here in Oregon with populations over 12000.
1731176
Yes. Under SETTINGS on the Main Menu, there is a NAVIGATION selection that allows you to set route preferences. From there, you can select AVOIDANCES which includes: U-Turns, Highways, Tolls and Fees, Traffic, Ferries, Carpool Lanes, and Unpaved Roads.
787881
It has a truck setting but it's not that reliable for not getting you into trouble it doesn't seem to alter the route