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Name: Garmin - Drive 61 LM 6.1" GPS with Lifetime Map Updates - Black
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 5715640
Price: 161.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (735 reviews)

Garmin - Drive 61 LM 6.1" GPS with Lifetime Map Updates - Black

Model:: 010-01679-0B; |
SKU:: 5715640

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QuestionCan this Garmin pull any address your trying to reach from your smartphone?
Asked 8 years ago by Andy.
- Answer although i really like this Garmin, I don't think it can look up any address. I did put some well known addresses in that I have traveled to in the past, and it could not locate the places.
  Answered 8 years ago by Steveco
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QuestionDoes it show the speed limit of the streets and roads you are driving on? If so , does it show your speed in red if you are exceeding the posted limit.
Asked 8 years ago by Traveler.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 8 years ago by Rich
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QuestionDoes the Drive 61 LM 6.1 come with US only maps or North America maps? Best Buy description implies US only maps, but online reviews mention North America.
Asked 8 years ago by question.
- Answer It's US only. Canada and Mexico are not included.
  Answered 8 years ago by CallieB
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QuestionHI, need to know If I buy it next week, has maps updated up-to-date or I need to connect it via Grmin Express and update it ? Regards,
Asked 8 years ago by Chituma.
- Answer Yes, it needs to be updated and charged. Took quite awhile to get all the updates, a couple hours. But I like the new Garmin. It is so much better than my old Garmin Nuvi.
  Answered 8 years ago by G0pher
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QuestionIs this GPS voice activated, or do you have to put address in?
Asked 8 years ago by mb.
- Answer No, the Garmin Drive™ 61 LM doesn’t include the Voice Command feature. You may want to look at the Garmin DriveAssist series for this feature. Thanks, James
  Answered 8 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionHi, If I buy it tomorrow, It will have the latest update on it or should be connected to garmin express to download the latest database? Regards,
Asked 8 years ago by Chituma.
- Answer You should always run updates on new equipment you purchase -- no telling how long they've been in a warehouse. The one I bought in the last couple of updates needed some updates. With the Garmin Express program, it's fairly painless to do -- in my case, install Garmin Express, hook up the GPS, identify the updates to install, and walk away for an hour.
  Answered 8 years ago by DevinGanger
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QuestionGarmin - Drive 61 LM 6.1 GPS with Lifetime Map Updates - Black How does it attach to the dash?
Asked 8 years ago by JWWorley.
- Answer The Drive 61LM includes a vehicle suction cup mount for mounting to the vehicles windshields. Garmin offers a Portable Friction Mount that secures to your dashboard with a non-skid bottom, and the pliable base molds to fit any dash. Part number: 010-11277-00 Thanks, James
  Answered 8 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionDoes it reroute you if you take a wrong turn
Asked 8 years ago by DAN.
- Answer yes I do it all the time
  Answered 8 years ago by John
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QuestionDoes this have Lane Assist / Lane Guidance?
Asked 7 years ago by LALG.
- Answer Yes, this model includes the Active Lane Guidance, a feature that takes Lane Assist and Junction View to the next level. When on a route that contains an area compatible with Active Lane Guidance, the device will switch to split-screen view.
  Answered 7 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionDoes this Garmin speak the street names, exits??
Asked 7 years ago by stella.
- Answer Yes, this model provides audible turn-by-turn directions, including street names.
  Answered 7 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionYou can’t avoid parkways and expressways
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer you can do that, but you would have to do that in your settings menu. There are ways to avoid tolls, parkways and highways if you want. its a great gps with tons of features. just have to adjust the settings to what fits your needs.
  Answered 7 years ago by ActionHero
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QuestionIs this USA maps only or Canada 7 Mexico also?
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer US only. I'm pretty sure you can purchase additional maps from Garmin.
  Answered 8 years ago by Traveler
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QuestionDoes the Garmin-Drive LM have a built-in battery, or must it be plugged in all of the time?
Asked 8 years ago by BobP.
- Answer Yes it has a built-in battery, chargeable from a mini-USB (not micro-USB) cable. It comes with a charger cable that plugs into the normal automotive accessory socket as well as a smaller USB-A to mini-USB cable.
  Answered 8 years ago by DevinGanger
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Questionwhen searching an address do you enter the town or street address first
Asked 7 years ago by pdgqpr.
- Answer This model defaults to searching nearest your location, so all you need to enter is the address. If you are searching in a different city, the town name is entered first.
  Answered 7 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionIf you pass your turn or go off the route to see something will it give you new directions or do you have to stop & reenter the information - i think its called recapitulate ? Thank you for any info.
Asked 7 years ago by Red.
- Answer It will re route you with you doing a thing
  Answered 7 years ago by grammy
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QuestionDoes this device tell u about speeding camera's
Asked 7 years ago by Connorflyboy.
- Answer This model is compatible with the Cyclops™ Red Light and Speed Cameras, for U.S. and Canada a 1-year subscription is $24.99.
  Answered 7 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionCan you use longitude and latitude instead of a address
Asked 7 years ago by Location.
- Answer Yes, this model supports using Latitude/Longitude to search for locations. This Garmin FAQ explains Finding a Location Using Coordinates: https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/drivesmart51-61/EN-US/GUID-84EFF2ED-9C1C-40BC-B147-C4804B2BE09C.html
  Answered 7 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionDoes this GPS speak the directions to you?
Asked 7 years ago by Marilyn.
- Answer Yes it does. It was wonderful. Had to take a trip alone out of state. It even told me which lanes I needed to be in as I traveled around larger cities.
  Answered 7 years ago by Lu54
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QuestionCan this be programed to stay off of interstate highways and use only state/local roads?
Asked 8 years ago by Fred.
- Answer Yes, this model provides several navigational avoidances, including highways. This Garmin FAQ provides instructions as well as details about available avoidances: http://bit.ly/2gK6hz7 Thanks, James
  Answered 8 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionI have an older Garmin that has a traffic cord. Could I use that cord to get traffic on this LM GPS?
Asked 8 years ago by Phill.
- Answer If the cord can fit into the port go ahead and use it.
  Answered 8 years ago by Nardo
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Garmin - Drive 61 LM 6.1" GPS with Lifetime Map Updates - Black

Q: QuestionCan this Garmin pull any address your trying to reach from your smartphone?

Q: QuestionDoes it show the speed limit of the streets and roads you are driving on? If so , does it show your speed in red if you are exceeding the posted limit.

Q: QuestionDoes the Drive 61 LM 6.1 come with US only maps or North America maps? Best Buy description implies US only maps, but online reviews mention North America.

Q: QuestionHI, need to know If I buy it next week, has maps updated up-to-date or I need to connect it via Grmin Express and update it ? Regards,

Q: QuestionIs this GPS voice activated, or do you have to put address in?

Q: QuestionHi, If I buy it tomorrow, It will have the latest update on it or should be connected to garmin express to download the latest database? Regards,

Q: QuestionGarmin - Drive 61 LM 6.1 GPS with Lifetime Map Updates - Black How does it attach to the dash?

Q: QuestionDoes it reroute you if you take a wrong turn

Q: QuestionDoes this have Lane Assist / Lane Guidance?

Q: QuestionDoes this Garmin speak the street names, exits??

Q: QuestionYou can’t avoid parkways and expressways

Q: QuestionIs this USA maps only or Canada 7 Mexico also?

Q: QuestionDoes the Garmin-Drive LM have a built-in battery, or must it be plugged in all of the time?

Q: Questionwhen searching an address do you enter the town or street address first

Q: QuestionIf you pass your turn or go off the route to see something will it give you new directions or do you have to stop & reenter the information - i think its called recapitulate ? Thank you for any info.

Q: QuestionDoes this device tell u about speeding camera's

Q: QuestionCan you use longitude and latitude instead of a address

Q: QuestionDoes this GPS speak the directions to you?

Q: QuestionCan this be programed to stay off of interstate highways and use only state/local roads?

Q: QuestionI have an older Garmin that has a traffic cord. Could I use that cord to get traffic on this LM GPS?

QuestionCan this Garmin pull any address your trying to reach from your smartphone?

QuestionDoes it show the speed limit of the streets and roads you are driving on? If so , does it show your speed in red if you are exceeding the posted limit.

QuestionDoes the Drive 61 LM 6.1 come with US only maps or North America maps? Best Buy description implies US only maps, but online reviews mention North America.

QuestionHI, need to know If I buy it next week, has maps updated up-to-date or I need to connect it via Grmin Express and update it ? Regards,

QuestionIs this GPS voice activated, or do you have to put address in?

QuestionHi, If I buy it tomorrow, It will have the latest update on it or should be connected to garmin express to download the latest database? Regards,

QuestionGarmin - Drive 61 LM 6.1 GPS with Lifetime Map Updates - Black How does it attach to the dash?

QuestionDoes it reroute you if you take a wrong turn

QuestionDoes this have Lane Assist / Lane Guidance?

QuestionDoes this Garmin speak the street names, exits??

QuestionYou can’t avoid parkways and expressways

QuestionIs this USA maps only or Canada 7 Mexico also?

QuestionDoes the Garmin-Drive LM have a built-in battery, or must it be plugged in all of the time?

Questionwhen searching an address do you enter the town or street address first

QuestionIf you pass your turn or go off the route to see something will it give you new directions or do you have to stop & reenter the information - i think its called recapitulate ? Thank you for any info.

QuestionDoes this device tell u about speeding camera's

QuestionCan you use longitude and latitude instead of a address

QuestionDoes this GPS speak the directions to you?

QuestionCan this be programed to stay off of interstate highways and use only state/local roads?

QuestionI have an older Garmin that has a traffic cord. Could I use that cord to get traffic on this LM GPS?