When is a good Time to get Co-pilot

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Old 10-12-2006, 05:19 PM
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Default When is a good Time to get Co-pilot

SO i have been reading though numerous forums and threads about co-pilot.

I know its kind of costly but those that have it love it so was wondering when is a good time to get it after how long of driving, 6mo a year what???


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Old 10-12-2006, 06:32 PM
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When you know you are going to stay driving and when you have the money. It may be 6 months and you know you are going to do this for a long time to come. But you may be doing it for a year and dont know if you want to do it another 6 months. It depends on the person i suppose.
 
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Old 10-12-2006, 07:20 PM
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Yea i hear you there, i am pretty sure i will be doing it along time

*well hoping*

I rode allot with my uncle when i was younger. So we will see but if i like it after 6 months or so i will probably get it , after a yr i am gonna team with my uncle. make better money.


guess only time will tell
 
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Old 10-13-2006, 12:26 AM
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If you're just starting out, I'd recomend getting Microsoft Streets & Trips until you know you're going to stay out driving. It's much cheaper, and it's better for actual planning of the trips (time estimates).
 
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Old 10-13-2006, 01:06 AM
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I hear ms streets doesnt keep u on interstate though
 
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I agree with Malaki86 on staying with Streets & Trips. If your company give you your routing then it works well to determine time estimates. That is what I basically use it for (time). Works quite well for that part. Still need to consult your map and the info inside the front cover as to restricted routes and low over passes. If your company doesn't give you routes then no S&T isn't the best since it does take the shortest car route.

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Old 10-13-2006, 04:52 AM
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Invest in Dadgum maps.... Your drivers,not computer jockeys,Dang!!!Im on one now for fun,not work....Use some skill somewhere,don't be a damn steering wheel holder,
 
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Old 10-13-2006, 04:59 AM
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I agree-A good trucking atlas is all you need
 
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Old 10-13-2006, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by yoopr
I agree-A good trucking atlas is all you need
Ya, your probably right. Who would want to listen to turn by turn instructions from a GPS when you could hold the atlas in one hand, steering wheel in the other trying to squint and read at 2am.
 
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I think I'd hate having some dumb computer telling me where to turn and when to do it. I prefer to plan my route ahead of time and stick to it the best I can. I think my ideal combination would be my trusty old laminated MCRA for setting up a route and a copy of MS Streets & Trips for street-level maps.
 



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