Garmin DriveSmart 55 MT-S & Live Traffic Europe navigator

5.5-inch navigator with smart features and a very accurate frameless display

• The easy-to-use 5.5-inch navigator includes detailed map updates. See full coverage details here
• Simple on-screen menus and clear maps showing 3D buildings and terrain
• Provides real-time services such as real-time traffic information and real-time parking information
• Voice controlled, can be paired with a compatible smartphone for hands-free calls and smart notifications
• Ready to go, includes TripAdvisor traveler ratings and millions of Foursquare waypoints
• Internal Wi-Fi connection for map and software updates without a computer

The Garmin DriveSmart 55 navigator is an excellent travel companion for motorists. The Garmin DriveSmart 55 navigator has easy-to-use menus and easy-to-read maps. On its bright, precise, frameless 5.5-inch touch screen, you can see turn-by-turn driving instructions at a glance. It includes real-time traffic information via the Drive app, European map updates and driver alerts that promote driving safety.

Don't hate the traffic. Avoid it
You can avoid traffic jams entirely with alerts that suggest alternative routes around construction sites and accident sites. Real-time traffic information is available when you pair the device with your phone.

Voice-controlled navigation
When you say "OK, Garmin", the navigator listens to your voice commands and navigates to the places you want.

Enjoy better driving experiences with TripAdvisor
You can read TripAdvisor reviews of hotels, restaurants and attractions along the route or near your destination.

Wi-Fi keeps you up to date
Through the Wi-Fi connection, you can easily keep maps and software up to date without a computer.

Advantages of Bluetooth technology
By pairing the Garmin DriveSmart 55 navigator with a compatible smartphone, you can make hands-free calls using Bluetooth wireless technology. Pair the navigator to the phone and download the Garmin Drive app. You get access to real-time information such as parking information, surveillance cameras, traffic information and weather information. When the device is connected to a smartphone, text messages and other phone notifications are displayed on the edge of the navigator's screen.

Driver alerts: know your surroundings
Driver alerts promote driving safety and situational awareness by warning, for example, of sharp bends ahead, speed limit changes, surveillance cameras and level crossings.

Garmin Real Directions
Easy-to-understand audio instructions guide you turn-by-turn like a friend next to you with street names, store names and recognizable landmarks (for example, "Turn right after the red building").

look ahead
The handy Up Ahead function, which you can view without leaving the map, shows restaurants along the route, gas stations and other important places, such as cities ahead.

You will find your destination precisely
The Direct Access function simplifies navigation to certain complex destinations, such as airports or shopping malls. It even navigates through the parking lot to the nearest door to the destination.

Easy-to-use search finds places quickly
The search field makes it easier to search for addresses and points of interest. If you misspell the name, the search results shown in the list will be as close as possible to what you typed.