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NRMA Insurance Warns Queensland Drivers of GPS Frustration
NRMA Insurance spokesperson Sue Hawkins said a GPS could be a real comfort when heading into unfamiliar territory and was far safer than juggling a traditional road map while at the wheel.
“We can’t always control the accuracy of GPS technology but we can control our hot-headedness,” she said.
The car insurance provider’s research revealed more than a quarter of Queensland drivers with a GPS were getting frazzled and into “carguments” with their passengers.
“The technology may not always get it right but you’re only adding to your stress levels and risking your safety with an argument,” Ms Hawkins said.
“It’s safer to stay calm, pull off the road and reprogram your GPS.”
According to NRMA Insurance, nearly 30 per cent of drivers in the Sunshine State rely on a GPS to get around, with ownership highest among men. More than a third of male drivers in Queensland (35 per cent) use a GPS, compared to less than a quarter of female drivers (24 per cent).
Despite the fact so many of us rely on this handy technology, more than 40 per cent of the drivers surveyed said they didn’t always trust their GPS to give them accurate directions.
Ms Hawkins advised drivers to avoid dangerous situations by resisting the urge to reprogram their GPS while driving.
“Convenience should never compromise safety on the road,” she said.
“If you lose concentration while behind the wheel - even for a second or two - the consequences can be serious.
“If you think your GPS is giving you the wrong directions and you need to re-program it, we encourage you to pull over in a safe place first. And if you know you’re prone to GPS distress, maybe it’s a good idea to take along a traditional road map as back up.”
*Based on a survey of 2100 drivers in Australia by Pure Profile for NRMA Insurance, September 2009.
...Warning to be vigilant as burglars target backyard 'man sheds'
A Queensland survey by the insurance company found the most common items found in sheds are garden equipment (90 per cent), power tools and DIY tools (85 per cent), camping gear (45 per cent) and bicycles (43 per cent).
"Our data shows that the most expensive item claimed for is the ride-on mower and there have been several of those claims," Ms Cidade said. A top-of-the-range ride-on costs on average $5000.
"I think Queenslanders need to be more aware of thieves," she said.
"Always lock the garage or shed, don't leave tell-tale packaging in view, tear it up and put it in the bin.
"Also, keep car keys out of sight in the house to stop burglars from stealing your car because that happens too."
Triple M's The Cage radio presenter Greg Martin also is a builder and treasures his man cave.
"Queensland men love their sheds. Mine is kind of a communal meeting place for the neighbourhood dads. We have a fridge in there," the Brisbane dad said.
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