Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes this Garmin GPS have a backlit display?

• A:Answer Yes, the Garmin Drive 53 has a backlit display.

Q: QuestionWhat is the screen resolution of this GPS?

• A:Answer The Garmin Drive 53 has a resolution of 800 x 480.

Q: QuestionWhat comes included with the Garmin Drive 53?

• A:Answer The Garmin Drive 53 GPS includes preloaded street maps, map updates for North America, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Bahamas, and a mount.

Q: QuestionHow is the Garmin Drive 53 GPS powered?

• A:Answer This GPS unit has a rechargeable battery that can be charged using a 12V cigarette lighter.

Q: QuestionDoes the Garmin Drive 53 provide driver alerts?

• A:Answer Yes, the Garmin Drive 53 has driver alerts that warn you of upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, school zones and more.

Q: QuestionDoes this GPS have lifetime free map updates

Asked 1 year ago by MAC.

• A:Answer Yes, map and software updates are included for as long as the hardware allows.

  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionnullHow long will this unit last under it's own power?

Asked 8 months ago by Jake.

• A:Answer Mine did not last five minutes on its power. It also does not have updated maps for my area and the new on ramp is at least 6 years old.

  Answered 7 months ago by Kimiko13

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Q: QuestionDoes this unit alert you to traffic/ construction issues?

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Thank you for your question! No, the Garmin Drive™ 53 (010-02858-00) does not provide traffic or construction updates out of the box. Please consider the Garmin Drive™ 53 & Traffic (010-02858-01) which does include traffic updates.

  Answered 2 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionIn what year were the units currently available for sale manufactured?

Asked 5 months ago by Bozo.

• A:Answer April 2025

  Answered 5 months ago by BillMVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan updates be done over wifi?

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer No, one needs to use the Garmin Express app.

  Answered 1 year ago by MGCIAVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this have lifetime map updates?

Asked 2 years ago by casper.

• A:Answer All current models such as this come with updates for preloaded mapping at no additional cost.

  Answered 2 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionCan waypoints be added to the route?

Asked 1 week ago by waypoints.

Q: Questionis there dark mode and/or brightness adjustment?

Asked 1 week ago by traveling2wilbury.

Q: QuestionIs the Garmin voice activated?

Asked 3 weeks ago by Anonymous.

Q: QuestionI found needing a computer to update the maps very upsetting. Both Google and Garmin dot com brag that updating can take place with wifi and show instructions how to connect. A bunch of garbage. The tech at the store said I needed the update first. Lies.

Asked 3 weeks ago by Joorlando.

Q: QuestionDoes the product need wifi

Asked 3 weeks ago by You.

Q: QuestionDo you need a smart phone to operate this Garmin drive 53

Asked 3 weeks ago by Dinosaur.

Q: QuestionCan a backup camera be added to this unit?

Asked 1 month ago by single47.

Q: QuestionIs this for Commercial drivers to use

Asked 1 month ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Not trucker friendly!! I recommend the OTR 700 or better!

  Answered 1 month ago by BennyBVerified Purchase

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