Enjoy spoken turn-by-turn directions throughout North America and an easy-to-read 5" touchscreen color display with the Garmin Drive 53 GPS Navigator | Best Car Navigation Systemfrom Garmin. Along with preloaded, easily updated street maps, the system comes with numerous features to make driving easier and safer, including Tripadvisor restaurant and hotel ratings, a national parks directory, and info on upcoming food, fuel, and rest stops. The navigator comes with a windshield suction cup mount.

Easily Updated North America Maps    Spoken Turn-By-Turn Directions    5" Color Touchscreen    TripAdvisor Info    National Parks Directory    Tripadvisor Hotel & Restaurant Ratings    Multiple Driver and Safety Alerts    Compatible with Backup Camera

A bright 5" high-resolution glass touchscreen display makes viewing your route clear and easy. And, the modern, beautiful design looks good on any dash.

The navigator encourages safer driving and increases situational awareness, driver alerts warn you of upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, school zones, and more (where available). Lane Assist with Junction View keeps you on track, and Route Shaping through preferred streets and cities provides options for your journey.

Easy-to-understand, spoken turn-by-turn directions guide like a friend, using street names, store names, and recognizable landmarks.

View food, fuel, and rest stops along your route and even see upcoming cities and milestones as you go.

View Tripadvisor traveler ratings for hotels, restaurants, and attractions along your route or near your destination, and millions of Foursquare points of interest.

Discover and enjoy some of America's most treasured natural resources. Easily navigate within the parks to visitor centers, picnic areas, campgrounds, and more.

Your navigator includes preloaded street maps and map updates for North America, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, and the Bahamas. Update maps and software by using Garmin Express software.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this model switch to walking mode if used handheld?

A: The Garmin Drive 53 and Traffic GPS Navigator does not automatically switch to Pedestrian Mode when used handheld, however directions can be customized for walking.

Q: 2. Does it come with a cable to receive radio traffic alerts?

A: Yes, this Garmin Drive 52 GPS Navigation & Traffic System would have traffic alerts.

Q: 3. Can this be used in a vertical position?

A: No the Garmin DriveSmart 65 and Traffic GPS Navigation System, does not list the verticle position , as an option.

Q: 4. Does the Garmin DriveSmart 66 GPS require payment each time when updating maps?

A: The Garmin DriveSmart 66 GPS Navigation System BH #GADS66 does not require payment for updates.

Q: 5. Does this GPS come with lifetime maps and traffic?

A: To clear up any confusion, I spoke to Garmin. They said they have dropped the LM designation from their products and that the DriveSmart 65 DOES include lifetime (of the product) Maps and Traffic. They also confirmed that Traffic updates can use either the supplied cable or the cell link. Using the cable will update slower, every 5 mins.

Q: 6. Is this a new or used product?

A: This Garmin DriveSmart 65 & Traffic GPS Navigation System is new in a box not used or refurbished. All items on our site are new unless specifically marked as used, with a condition rating. You will also notice the "Used" tab highlighted at the top of our page.

Q: 7. Does this model have lane alert, such as for left side exit ramps?

A: Yes, As you approach some turns, exits, or interchanges in your route, a detailed simulation of the road appears beside the map, if available. A colored line indicates the proper lane for the turn.

Q: 8. Are you able to select which services that BluTooth uses? I already have BluTooth to my vehicle audio system.

A: For the Bluetooth selection for the Garmin DriveSmart 76 GPS Navigation System BH #GADS76, it would depend on your car options.

Q: 9. Does it calculate traffic without hooking it up to a phone?

A: The Garmin DriveSmart 86 GPS Navigation System BH #GADS86 will need to be connected Bluetooth to your phone in order to receive real time traffic.

Q: 10. What is meant by "Easily Updated North America Maps"?

A: Update by navigating to Garmin's website.