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People also did without indoor plumbing and medicine. Doesn't mean that the old way was better. There's a reason that GPS was invented and why it's taken over from paper maps. It's simply VASTLY better for people who actually want to get somewhere specific.
You'll get no argument from me there. GPS is easier. Your note made it sound super hard, and asked how it could be done. I pointed out it's not especially difficult.
People also made fire before we had matches and lighters. It doesn't mean that normal, sane people want to go back to rubbing two sticks together simply because that worked back then.
I sometimes prefer a map, sometimes GPS. GPS is great for turn by turn instructions. Can really suck if, for instance, the road is closed or you want to take an uncommon route. The map works better for me for visualizing the big picture.
Since driving a 2014 Ford Focus for the last 2 years, my "must have" is a transmission that works. Not a herky-jerky "robotic clutch" pseudo-automatic that feels like I'm riding along with a 17 year old girl who's just learning how to drive with a clutch.
I'm confused, is that your workplace or your mode of transportation to work.
Good point. For a work must have:
4wd
V-8 engine
Transfer case
GMS and CB radio
GPS
120v outlets in console, with HD alternator
Min. 6-ply tires
Winch
Electric brake controller
Cat. IV receiver hitch
Gooseneck ball
Second transmission cooler
Lift gate
Air lifts
8' bed
AC/heater
Do you drive around with the map up in front of you or do you look down at the seat next to you to follow them?. . . . If you were in Tillamook here and had to get to a specific address in Beaverton, how would you do it with this map?
You look at the map before you get to Tillamook, and see what numbered highway goes to Beaverton. Then you follow the highway into Tillamook, watching for the signpost that tells you where to turn for the highway that will take you to Beaverton. You don't keep the map on your lap, because you are capable of memorizing "Route 6 east" and you are paying enough attention that you will see the sign and remember to turn there. Once you are on route 6, you pull over at some nice spot along the way, and refresh your memory where the next turn will be.
I realize this is very challenging, but with practice and a lot of concentration, most people can master it.
You look at the map before you get to Tillamook, and see what numbered highway goes to Beaverton. Then you follow the highway into Tillamook, watching for the signpost that tells you where to turn for the highway that will take you to Beaverton. You don't keep the map on your lap, because you are capable of memorizing "Route 6 east" and you are paying enough attention that you will see the sign and remember to turn there. Once you are on route 6, you pull over at some nice spot along the way, and refresh your memory where the next turn will be.
I realize this is very challenging, but with practice and a lot of concentration, most people can master it.
Or just use your GPS. Why make it harder on yourself. One probably doesn't need GPS to get to any major city in US. But trying to find exact location is a different story. Those road signs won't help you find 1456 Park Dr, Anytown, USA (and not St or Ave, but Dr)
For me, a must have is a manual transmission. Call me old fashioned, but I find them much better than clunky automatics that don't know when to shift and the new ones are constantly upshifting to get the best fuel economy which is great if you like lugging your engine and maintaining a speed of 20 miles per hour. Another thing about sticks, is I don't have to ride my brake when the person in front of me is.
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