Summer Road Trippers Run High Risk of Arguments
Families taking road trips this summer will likely argue about how to get to their destination. Televigation, a provider of GPS navigation over mobile phones, has revealed results of a survey which show that 84 percent of drivers and passengers admit to quarreling during car journeys. Televigation polled 285 consumers in July 2003. Results revealed that the biggest cause of frustration are arguments over who is responsible for getting the family or couple lost, or who misread the map or misunderstood directions, according to the company. I n addition, respondents indicated that differences of opinion over the best route, including shortest or fastest, was also a cause of fights. As part of the survey, the company says 78 percent of respondents stated that if given the opportunity, they would want an in-car navigation system installed in their vehicle. "There's nothing worse than spoiling the start of a summer vacation by getting lost, or having arguments about the best route to get to the destination," said Sal Dhanani, senior director of marketing at Televigation. "What was once expensive GPS and navigation technology is now available for only a few dollars a month and can be operated on Nextel's Motorola iDEN cell phones. Disagreements over routes and map reading should be a thing of the past so families can enjoy their vacation as soon as they set off in the car." For further information on Televigation's wireless motion-based navigation and tracking products, please visit www.telenav.net and www.telenavtrack.net. About Televigation Televigation is a provider of wireless motion-based services, which include GPS navigation and tracking. Televigation's technology can deliver audio and graphical interface, motion-based services over standard mobile phones and other wireless devices. The company's flagship product, TeleNav, is a navigation service similar to the GPS systems found in luxury vehicles, but integrated into mobile phones.
More Small Fleet

Developing Budget-Friendly Driver Safety Programs
From driver training and safety meetings to one-on-one coaching and incentive programs, several small fleets share how they have developed a safety culture with their drivers using low- to no-cost resources.
Read More →
Boosting Last-Mile Fleet Uptime, Safety, and Value with AI Vehicle Inspections
AI-powered inspections are transforming last-mile fleets by replacing manual checks with highly accurate automated scans that detect defects in seconds. By giving fleet operations visibility into the daily condition of their vehicles, you can identify trends over the vehicle’s lifecycle that enable improved procurement decisions, route management, driver training and accountability.
Read More →
Five Ways Seat Belts Help Prevent Injuries
There are five ways seat belts protect occupants from injuries, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
Read More →
It’s here: The 2026 Fleet Technology Trends Report
What does AI mean for fleets? Get the answer — and learn other top tech trends.
Read More →
Small Fleets, Big Impact: How Independent Drivers Power Wreaths Across America
Check out how small fleets and independent drivers power Wreaths Across America each December and why their impact matters more than ever.
Read More →
VMS Survey Finds 65% of Small Fleet Managers Run Operations Alone
A new VMS survey shows small fleet managers are stretched thin, with most handling operations solo and eager to adopt digital tools for relief.
Read More →
Tips for Driving Safely on Halloween Night
This video features a reminder from the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, urging drivers to prioritize safety this Halloween.
Read More →
AI, Access, and Uptime: VMS’s Next Chapter with David Prusinski
VMS’s new Co-CEO, David Prusinski, shares how an AI-first approach will give small fleets and repair shops the tools to compete like big players.
Read More →
Fleet Managers Share Winter Prep Tips: It's Never Too Early!
Three fleets share best practices to prep vehicles for winter and prevent downtime when the cold sets in.
Read More →

