
Make road travel easier with this Garmin Drive 52 and Traffic GPS navigator. Featuring a 5-inch display and an easy-to-use interface, this device makes navigation easier with detailed maps and spoken turn-by-turn navigation. This Garmin Drive 52 and Traffic GPS navigator helps you avoid congested areas with live traffic updates.
Q: What is needed to get "Live Traffic Alart" or is tthis unit self contained?
A: To clarify, the Drive 52 with Traffic has the traffic receiver built in, and must be used with included charger/power cable, as it appears to contain an antenna; Garmin calls this "Garmin Traffic". Other models, like the 51 use an app you download to your smartphone, and Garmin calls this "LIVE Traffic". There is also an optional Garmin GTM 60™ HD Digital Traffic Receiver which has the receiver built in to the charger/power cable and can convert a compatible unit without an internal receiver for traffic updates to one that can, like the standard Drive 52. Check out this link for more details from the Garmin website: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=i34WV8maJa11t7iwvYnz18. Hope this helps someone with their purchase decision on the many Garmin GPS models out there.
Q: Do you get free map updates with this ?
A: Yes, free map and traffic updates. Just plug USB to your PC.
Q: Are live traffic updates really live or delayed somewhat? Comparable to updates on a smart phone?
A: Garmin traffic gives details about the situation, such as how many minutes of delay to expect and if there are any possible time-saving detours. It can even confirm whether or not you are on the fastest route. When in a coverage area the device will alert about slow traffic ahead, accident ahead, construction ahead, etc. The traffic information is refreshed every 5 minutes.
A: Yes, the sample red light and speed camera database can be removed from the device. Garmin Product Support is happy to help. Our contact information and hours of operation, can be found on at: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
A: Yes, this model provides audible turn-by-turn directions, including street names.
Q: Can I connect my bluetooth earbuds directly to the GPS?
A: No, unfortunately this device will not pair with any type of Bluetooth headset/speaker; it will only pair with compatible mobile phones.
A: This device will allow up to 1000 locations (addresses). The Trip Planner feature is also included and can be used to create and save a trip with up to 30 stops.
Q: Does this or all units include lifetime traffic alerts?
A: Yes, this model includes map updates and traffic at no additional cost.