y concept is connected to security but has to do with the people rather than the automobiles. The need for roadside assistance if a driver has been involved in an accident should be obvious, and GPS technology can help emergency-response personnel (1) prepare for a proper response and (2) get to the scene of trouble quickly and efficiently.
Additional benefits of GPS can be built on the first two. One is convenience. GPS can help drivers navigate their driving routes. Some cars with GPS come with a screen that shows a map of a local area. It is possible for drivers to tell the computer their source and destination, and the GPS system gives them a route, not only on the screen but also from spoken directions. The fact that the system is automatically installed in the car means that drivers do not have to make special telephone calls or stop and ask directions at various places (Driscoll, 2002).
GPS can help businesses save money. Owners of business fleets can use GPS to monitor company-car use by employees. That, in turn, can enable them to save money on
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