Rolesville Bypass causing problems for drivers using GPS (Cary, Apex: buy, car)

[LM117]

So, are there really signage problems there or are the drivers overdosing on GPS crack?

Rolesville Bypass poses dangers for drivers following GPS :: WRAL.com

[pierretong1991]

I think people are too reliant on their GPS devices now a days. A GPS does not replace common sense (but to some people it does)

[Bpobill]

Google maps has no problems with the bypass. The issue are the portable gps or in dash systems because the maps are out of date.

Common sense is great. However Google maps and Waze warn me of traffic backups before I start my trip and can give me alternate routes. I think it's common sense to use your phone as a GPS and ditch the out of date systems. Buy a mount for your car, and a car charger then there's no worries about handling your phone or battery life.

[pierretong1991]

Originally Posted by Bpobill

Google maps has no problems with the bypass. The issue are the portable gps or in dash systems because the maps are out of date.

Common sense is great. However Google maps and Waze warn me of traffic backups before I start my trip and can give me alternate routes. I think it's common sense to use your phone as a GPS and ditch the out of date systems. Buy a mount for your car, and a car charger then there's no worries about handling your phone or battery life.

Bing hasn't updated their maps for the Rolesville Bypass yet so if you have a Windows Phone, it may also be an issue.

[pierretong1991]

Originally Posted by Bpobill

Google maps has no problems with the bypass. The issue are the portable gps or in dash systems because the maps are out of date.

Common sense is great. However Google maps and Waze warn me of traffic backups before I start my trip and can give me alternate routes. I think it's common sense to use your phone as a GPS and ditch the out of date systems. Buy a mount for your car, and a car charger then there's no worries about handling your phone or battery life.

Totally agree - I at least check Google Maps for most trips during the day for any possible traffic problems and alternate routes (other than trips at night where I know there's no traffic). It's a companion tool though not something you solely rely on. It reminds me of the episode of The Office where Michael Scott drives his car into the pond because he thought the GPS was telling him to.

[Waterboy526]

Drive around parts of west Cary/Apex and GPS becomes irrelevant.

[Bpobill]

Originally Posted by Waterboy526

Drive around parts of west Cary/Apex and GPS becomes irrelevant.

I use Google maps in those areas very often and it works perfectly fine for me.

[Waterboy526]

Originally Posted by Bpobill

I use Google maps in those areas very often and it works perfectly fine for me.

Google Maps, Yes. Many GPS systems, NO. I find most of them have not been updated in years. Google Maps is on point though.

[SFspiderman]

As the article notes, it hasn't been updated on Apple Maps either. So if you use Apple Maps, report the problem to Apple...I just did. The more reports they get, the faster they'll realize it's a significant issue.

[LM117]

Originally Posted by Waterboy526

Google Maps, Yes. Many GPS systems, NO. I find most of them have not been updated in years. Google Maps is on point though.

I agree. I prefer Google Maps also.