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Have in car navigation systems like the Navman been linked to increases in motoring accidents?
John

Extensive Research published in 2007 by TomTom in conjunction with Delta Lloyd Insurance, Aon Insurance and Risk Brokers and Athlon Car Leasing in the UK concluded (amongst other learnings) that:
1. NOT having a navigation system increases the number of claimed accidents by 12% and increases the claimed damage costs by 5%!
2. The use of a navigation system increases driver awareness and reduces stress! 78% of drivers say that they feel more in control and 45% feels more alert
3. Driving behavior improves when using a TomTom navigation system! Number of stops reduced with 25% Fewer turns and halt time reduced with 35%