Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionHow does the Garmin GPS provide directions?

• A:Answer This GPS uses the Garmin Real Directions feature which guides like a friend, using street names, store names and recognizable landmarks.

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

• A: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.

Q: QuestionDoes this Garmin GPS have a backlit display?

• A:Answer Yes, the Garmin Drive 53 & Traffic GPS has 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?

Asked 11 months ago by BuyingTheBestAtBestBuy.

• A: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 9 months ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it give voice directions, too?

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, voice directions are a basic feature of our navigation devices.

  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: Questiondoes this have lifetime map updates

Asked 1 year ago by skyhooks.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 1 year ago by JoanVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes it have free lifetime map updates?

Asked 1 year ago by Jim.

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

Asked 5 months ago by Mike.

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

Asked 5 months ago by Smalls.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 3 months ago by DJinMOVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes it have a “voice command”?

Asked 6 months ago by Gato.

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

Asked 6 months ago by Bt.

Q: 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.

• A:Answer No, although portable, these are not handheld devices and require 12v power during use.

  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes the Drive 53 have traffic notifications

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A: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

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

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A: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

  
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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.,.?

Asked 1 year ago by BigJustin.

• A: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

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

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A: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

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

Asked 2 years ago by ronnie.

• A:Answer Yes, that's the 12-volt outlet in a car.

  Answered 1 year ago by DenisD

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