Waze does rely on users adding information so it may not always be that reliable. It also has a speed alert, planning tools and places a lot of emphasis on issues on your planned route, such as incidents, speed cameras and traffic jams. Users are encouraged to add local traffic information, and with so many users, updates happen incredibly quickly. Free to download, it is thought that there are over 100 million Waze users worldwide.Īn attractive feature of Waze is that it can be cast to your vehicle’s infotainment system thereby utilising the larger screen and better-quality speaker system. Popular with private and commercial drivers it calculates fast routes by using information that is reported live by users. Waze is one of if not the most popular smartphone apps for navigation and live traffic maps. 14-day free trial of premium app £13.99 for three months £19.99 for 12 months.After the initial 14-day trial period users can upgrade to the premium license or continue using the basic app. The basic version of the app is free however a premium version is available, and a 14 day test-drive period is offered after installation. With free map updates available several times a year and 3D maps available both online and offline, Sygic will work without an internet signal. Sygic also alerts drivers to the location of speed cameras and will announce speed limits. Drivers are assisted with spoken voice instructions and dynamic lane assistance. Sygic also shares information about points of interest such as parking, filling stations and overnight rest areas that are suited to the specified vehicle, making it easy for HGV drivers to plan their route and stop off points. Routes will avoid low bridges, tunnels, sharp bends and many other possible restrictions, and also takes in to account HAZMAT, load type and number of trailers etc. With highly detailed settings options enabling drivers to specify their vehicle size, type, emissions standards and even the nature of the load Sygic will create three optimal routes that best suit the settings that have been entered. Sygic is reputed to be the most downloaded HGV sat nav app, trusted by over 3 million truck drivers, and is loaded with a wide range of features that will be appreciated by every HGV driver. Here we look at a selection of the many Sat Nav apps that are available, in no particular order, to give you an idea of what is available. Basic mapping apps aren’t always suitable for HGVs as they are so much larger than most vehicles on the roads. Whilst many vehicles have in-built navigation systems there are a great many HGVs on the road that don’t. Apps are easily downloadable on both Android and iPhones and many are free. The purpose of any Sat Nav app is to get you where you need to be safely and efficiently.
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