When satnavs go wrong: Why drivers end up following GPS into danger

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An Amazon delivery driver got stuck on Britain's deadliest footpath, The Broomway, after following GPS directions.
Edinburgh officials installed a barricade after drivers were repeatedly sent down steps by their satnavs due to outdated road layouts.
A Nissan Juke was stuck in a narrow footpath in Tenby for a week after tourists followed GPS directions to St Catherine's Island.
A lorry driver in Somerset damaged a 300-year-old house after being directed down a narrow alley by his satnav.
A fatal head-on collision in Buckinghamshire occurred after a driver followed incorrect satnav instructions, prompting calls for tech companies to improve audio prompts.
Research shows that using GPS for navigation reduces brain activity in areas associated with spatial awareness and memory, which are also affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Motoring organizations advise using satnavs as a support tool rather than relying on them completely, recommending planning ahead and using road signs.
The AA suggests understanding the limitations of satnav systems and carrying a road atlas as a backup.

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