I was hotshot driving one night in a rural area and my Garmin GPS sent me to a road ('something' lane .. I forget) that I had T-boned into.
I called everyone I knew to ask, "Left or right?" and no one that answered (it was about 1AM IIRC) knew.
So I took a right ... which was the wrong choice.
As I drove an extended cab Sterling PU w/38 foot heavy loaded trailer, I was soon enough in trouble.
Couldn't back down and couldn't go forward, off to the side, snowing ...
Long story short, my boss lambasted me for trusting the GPS too much and I was charged back the little over $500 to get towed out when daylight came.
If I only knew I could have sued Garmin.
Yep, always take a map when going to an unfamiliar area. When in doubt, consult the map.
GPS directions got people in trouble for years where I work.
There is a nearly direct route from the airport to my building, with an exit onto the street in front of my building. However, the exit is for employees of a certain federal agency. Left turns only. There are plenty of signs, and arrows on the pavement.
If you make a right turn towards my building, only 20 yards away, heavily armed security forces will chase you down and ask uncomfortable questions before they write you a ticket.
Imagine a GPS is handy for a truck driver (most times) if it does`nt get you in a mess
I`m still using a 1998 about wore out Rand Mcnallly for the road
Love the Garmin on my bass boat tho