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profdant139
Explorer II
Dec 24, 2014

Big truck gets stuck in Zion tunnel; driver blames GPS

Don't do this Message -- even though the little lady inside your GPS unit really sounds like she knows what she is talking about, you can't always believe her. And if the sign says "no big rigs," b...
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Drbolasky
Explorer
Dec 25, 2014
"The driver stated that he was new to the area, that his GPS led him on this route, and that he followed another vehicle through the entrance station without noticing the signs, the statement said. "

I have a hard time with this kind of rationalization. The driver is supposed to be a professional, which means you plan ahead; there are plenty of resources available to those that drive for a living. GPS is no substitute for planning. Didn't notice the signs? Then he doesn't belong behind the wheel.

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