Today TomTom announced that research findings from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute as well as the Dutch research institute, TNO, proved that portable navigation devices have positive influences on driving and traffic safety. Highlights from the research showed that drivers who use a portable navigation device experience less stress and feel safer.

With so many things to pay attention to and focus on while driving, it’s understandable that safety and the reduction of stress are top priorities for drivers.

The study showed that 72% of users indicate that they feel less stressed while using a portable navigation device. 70% feel calmer in the car, and 66% found that driving with a portable navigation device make them feel more relaxed. Even more interesting regarding safety is that 60% of respondents felt safer in the car when driving with a portable navigation device.

“TomTom has always believed that our products provide drivers with added confidence on the road,” said Jocelyn Vigreux, president of TomTom Inc. “These key findings from Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and TNO confirm our long-held belief that driving safely and efficiently go hand-in-hand with the quality navigation TomTom delivers. Our customers are our priority and we will continue to lead the market in developing and implementing innovative safety features such as handsfree calling, speed limit warnings, and TomTom’s ‘Help Me!’ emergency menu.”

To see more information on this new study, please check out the press release here

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