Garmin Drive Smart 61: Traffic Conditions - FAQ's, Background, Statistics & Insurance Coverage







****************************************************************************************
Q: How does one check live traffic conditions using Garmin Smart link?
A: As shown in the video....
*****

Relevant Background: "A satellite navigation device, colloquially called a GPS receiver, or simply a GPS, is a device that is capable of receiving information from GNSS satellites and then to calculate the device's geographical position. Using suitable software, the device may display the position on a map, and it may offer routing directions ....A satellite navigation device can retrieve (from one or more satellite systems) location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth. GPS reception requires an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites,[2] and is subject to poor satellite signal conditions. In exceptionally poor signal conditions, for example in urban areas, satellite signals may exhibit multipath propagation where signals bounce off structures, or are weakened by meteorological conditions. Obstructed lines of sight may arise from a tree canopy or inside a structure, such as in a building, garage or tunnel. Today, most standalone GPS receivers are used in automobiles. The GPS capability of smartphones may use assisted GPS (A-GPS) technology, which can use the base station or cell towers to provide a faster Time to First Fix (TTFF), especially when GPS signals are poor or unavailable. However, the mobile network part of the A-GPS technology would not be available when the smartphone is outside the range of the mobile reception network, while the GPS aspect would otherwise continue to be available..("Satellite Navigation Device", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_navigation_device)
***
Relevant Statistics: "The commonly used estimate for the impact of congestion on the economy in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton, Ont., area is about $6 billion per year. $7.5 B to $11B cost in Toronto alone" (Toronto gridlock may cost economy up to $11B, C.D. Howe says, CBC news, July 11 2013, https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.1394574, April 30 2020)
***
More Statistics: "With drivers in our world’s worst traffic cities wasting more than 60 hours in traffic last year, the frustrating impact of traffic congestion on our time has been known for some time. However, new research we just completed shows there’s a hidden cost to traffic congestion that shows gridlock on the world’s roads is more than just an inconvenience on our time – it drains our wallets and our economies...Our latest report, The Economic and Environmental Cost of Traffic Congestion, reveals that traffic congestion drained the economies of the US, UK, Germany and France of more than $200B last year. In the US alone, traffic congestion robbed the economy of $124B last year – enough money for every person in the city of San Jose to purchase brand new, fully loaded Tesla Model S P85D. At the individual level, the cost last year averaged anywhere from $1,736 per household in the US to more than $2K per household in the UK, France and Germany. These numbers are a measure of both the direct costs in terms of the value of drivers’ wasted time and fuel idling in gridlock as well as indirect costs to U.S. households resulting from businesses passing these same costs on to consumers in the form of higher prices for goods and services. What’s worse is the data shows that without significant action this cost is expected to increase almost 50 percent over the next 17 years to $291B in 2030. In the U.S., the cumulative cost of congestion from 2013-2030 will total $2.8T – a number that matches the total amount American’s paid in U.S. taxes last year. Of the four countries analyzed in the study, the UK economy is expected to see the largest overall increase in the annual cost of congestion rising from $20.5B in 2013 to $33.4B in 2030" ( Mistele, Bryan, "The Hidden Cost of Gridlock on our Roads" Oct 14, 2014, https://inrix.com/blog/2014/10/the-hidden-cost-of-gridlock-on-our-roads/, April 30 2020)
***
Relevant Insurance Coverage for Consumer Electronics:
a) Personal Property Coverage that covers all electronics from perils like theft
b) Business equipment and Data Coverage
c) Commercial equipment coverage that covers computers, photo copiers and other electronics
d) Auto Insurance: OPCF 38 - Agreed limit for automobile Electronic Accessories and Equipment

**
Location: Canada

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

IOS: PUK Code & PIN

Image
  IOS: PUK Code & PIN ***************************************************** Q: How does one change PIN on Iphone 6. How does one unlock pin in case it gets locked? How many digits is the PUK code? When does one need PUK Code? A: As shown in the video... ******* Note: PUK code is different for each SIM card — Call your network service provider to get your PUK code!!! PUK CODE is not the same as device unlock code and has nothing to do with unlocking a phone! *** Relevant Insurance Coverage for Business, Office & Gaming Equipment : a) Personal Property Coverage that covers all electronics from perils like theft b) Business equipment and Data Coverage c) Commercial equipment coverage that covers computers, photo copiers and other electronics d) Auto Insurance: OPCF 38 - Agreed limit for automobile Electronic Accessories and Equipment e) Errors and Omission Coverage ** *** Relevant Resources: Website:  https://agents.wfgcanada.ca/Ubaid-Patel-37MXNC Book: https://www.am...
Read more

Windows Disk Partition Tool

Image
Windows Disk Partition Too l *** Q: How does one access disk partition tool using Administrative Tools under Control Panel? How does one check for different disk partitions?  A: As shown in the video **** Applications: Create disk partition for Windows , Memory Dump , Data Corruption , Data Back up & Recovery ***** Relevant Background: " Disk partitioning  or  disk slicing [1]  is the creation of one or more regions on  secondary storage , so that each region can be managed separately. [2]  These regions are called partitions. It is typically the first step of preparing a newly installed disk, before any  file system  is created. The disk stores the information about the partitions' locations and sizes in an area known as the  partition table  that the operating system reads before any other part of the disk. Each partition then appears to the operating system as a distinct "logical" disk that uses part of the actual disk.  Sy...
Read more

App: Too Good To Go

Image
  ***  ***  Relevant Background :  Too Good To Go makes it easy to make a positive impact on the planet while saving money on your favourite foods. That's why it's been named as the Winner of the '2023 Cultural Impact' category at the prestigious annual Apple App Store Awards. With the #1 app for reducing food waste, you can save tasty unsold snacks, takeaway meals and ingredients straight from shops, cafes, grocery stores and restaurants in your area - all at an unbeatable price. Reducing food waste is one of the solutions to slow down climate change: together we have the power to make a difference. In a world where 40% of food produced goes to waste annually, the Too Good To Go app is your ticket to unlocking affordable eats while helping the planet. How Too Good To Go Works: Explore and Discover: Download the app to explore the map, finding nearby restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, and shops with unsold food. Choose Your Surprise Bag: Browse a variety of Surprise...
Read more