Questions & Answers

Name: Garmin - Drive 53 and Traffic 5" GPS - Black
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 6539639
Price: 169.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (17 reviews)

Garmin - Drive 53 and Traffic 5" GPS - Black

Model:: 010-02858-01; |
SKU:: 6539639

User rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars with 17 reviews.

Highly rated by customers for:

Show only Answered Questions

Include AI Generated Q&A

Page Showing 1-18 of 18 questions

Ask a Question

QuestionWhat kind of alerts does this GPS navigator provide for drivers?
- Answer The Garmin Drive 53 & Traffic GPS provides driver alerts for upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, school zones and more.
This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
QuestionHow does the Garmin GPS provide directions?
- Answer This GPS uses the Garmin Real Directions feature which guides like a friend, using street names, store names and recognizable landmarks.
This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
QuestionWhat comes with the Garmin Drive 53 and Traffic GPS?
- Answer The Garmin Drive 53 and Traffic GPS comes with preloaded street maps, map updates for North America, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Bahamas, and a traffic cable.
This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
QuestionDoes this Garmin GPS have a backlit display?
- Answer Yes, the Garmin Drive 53 & Traffic GPS has a backlit display.
This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.
QuestionDoes the built in traffic updates require connection to a cell phone/app, or do traffic alerts work directly through the Garmin GPS?
Asked 1 year ago by BuyingTheBestAtBestBuy.
- Answer The Drive 53 and Traffic includes a power cable with integrated traffic antenna, so a cell phone/app connection is not required for the traffic updates.
  Answered 11 months ago by GarminProductExpert
  Answer this question
QuestionDoes it give voice directions, too?
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, voice directions are a basic feature of our navigation devices.
  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert
  Answer this question
Questiondoes this have lifetime map updates
Asked 1 year ago by skyhooks.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 1 year ago by Joan
  Answer this question
QuestionDoes it have free lifetime map updates?
Asked 1 year ago by Jim.
- Answer Yes, map and software updates are included for as long as the hardware allows.
  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert
  Answer this question
QuestionCan locations be entered with latitude/longitude vs. address? If address entered will gps provide latitude/longitude?
Asked 7 months ago by Mike.
Answer This Question
QuestionDoes it tell me how fast I'm going when driving
Asked 7 months ago by Smalls.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 5 months ago by DJinMO
  Answer this question
QuestionDoes it have a “voice command”?
Asked 8 months ago by Gato.
Answer This Question
QuestionDoes it show you where you have been. Dots that you can back track ? Like the older nuvis
Asked 8 months ago by Bt.
Answer This Question
QuestionDoes it have an internal rechargeable battery that can run the unit while not plugged into a 12v power source?
Asked 1 year ago by Opa.
- Answer No, although portable, these are not handheld devices and require 12v power during use.
  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert
  Answer this question
QuestionDoes the Drive 53 have traffic notifications
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, when traffic is a concern it has traffic notifications on a 1/3 separate window to the right. It pops into view if the traffic problem is bad enough but with a finger tap can be seen anytime.
  Answered 1 year ago by DenisD
  Answer this question
Questionwhat is the difference between traffic 5 and another Garmin that does not have this feature?
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Traffic models such as this receive traffic notifications while in affected areas. A "Drive 52" does not offer traffic notifications as all.
  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert
  Answer this question
QuestionThis unit would be for my mom, not super tech savvy. Can I program in specific locations like; her house, my house, nearest hospital, etc.,.?
Asked 1 year ago by BigJustin.
- Answer Yes, you can program saved locations in any of our Garmin devices. This model in particular is an entry level device geared towards the ser such as your mother.
  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert
  Answer this question
Questioni want a garmin gps with pre loaded european and united kingdom maps -- what model should i buy?
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Nothing sold in North America will come with preloaded EU mapping. However, if you purchase a device from that region it will come with the appropriate mapping preinstalled. Otherwise you buy a North American unit and purchase/install the optional EU mapping.
  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert
  Answer this question
Questioncan it be connected to the cigarette lighter socket for a power source ?
Asked 2 years ago by ronnie.
- Answer Yes, that's the 12-volt outlet in a car.
  Answered 1 year ago by DenisD
  Answer this question

Showing 1-18 of 18 questions

Questions & Answers

Garmin - Drive 53 and Traffic 5" GPS - Black

Q: QuestionWhat kind of alerts does this GPS navigator provide for drivers?

Q: QuestionHow does the Garmin GPS provide directions?

Q: QuestionWhat comes with the Garmin Drive 53 and Traffic GPS?

Q: QuestionDoes this Garmin GPS have a backlit display?

Q: QuestionDoes the built in traffic updates require connection to a cell phone/app, or do traffic alerts work directly through the Garmin GPS?

Q: QuestionDoes it give voice directions, too?

Q: Questiondoes this have lifetime map updates

Q: QuestionDoes it have free lifetime map updates?

Q: QuestionCan locations be entered with latitude/longitude vs. address? If address entered will gps provide latitude/longitude?

Q: QuestionDoes it tell me how fast I'm going when driving

Q: QuestionDoes it have a “voice command”?

Q: QuestionDoes it show you where you have been. Dots that you can back track ? Like the older nuvis

Q: QuestionDoes it have an internal rechargeable battery that can run the unit while not plugged into a 12v power source?

Q: QuestionDoes the Drive 53 have traffic notifications

Q: Questionwhat is the difference between traffic 5 and another Garmin that does not have this feature?

Q: QuestionThis unit would be for my mom, not super tech savvy. Can I program in specific locations like; her house, my house, nearest hospital, etc.,.?

Q: Questioni want a garmin gps with pre loaded european and united kingdom maps -- what model should i buy?

Q: Questioncan it be connected to the cigarette lighter socket for a power source ?

QuestionWhat kind of alerts does this GPS navigator provide for drivers?

QuestionHow does the Garmin GPS provide directions?

QuestionWhat comes with the Garmin Drive 53 and Traffic GPS?

QuestionDoes this Garmin GPS have a backlit display?

QuestionDoes the built in traffic updates require connection to a cell phone/app, or do traffic alerts work directly through the Garmin GPS?

QuestionDoes it give voice directions, too?

Questiondoes this have lifetime map updates

QuestionDoes it have free lifetime map updates?

QuestionCan locations be entered with latitude/longitude vs. address? If address entered will gps provide latitude/longitude?

QuestionDoes it tell me how fast I'm going when driving

QuestionDoes it have a “voice command”?

QuestionDoes it show you where you have been. Dots that you can back track ? Like the older nuvis

QuestionDoes it have an internal rechargeable battery that can run the unit while not plugged into a 12v power source?

QuestionDoes the Drive 53 have traffic notifications

Questionwhat is the difference between traffic 5 and another Garmin that does not have this feature?

QuestionThis unit would be for my mom, not super tech savvy. Can I program in specific locations like; her house, my house, nearest hospital, etc.,.?

Questioni want a garmin gps with pre loaded european and united kingdom maps -- what model should i buy?

Questioncan it be connected to the cigarette lighter socket for a power source ?