Lane Assist

 

I'm curious how useful lane assist feature is. These questions are for GPS owners who have this feature.

On a 5-6 lanes freeway, does the system know what lane we're in? Does it actually tell us what lane we're supposed to be on? When approaching a junction or an exit, does it keep telling us what lane we're supposed to be on until we merge onto that lane?

From what I've read it looks like lane assist is represented by picture on the map. Highlighted lanes are the ones we're supposed to be on. There's no speech to tell us what lane we're supposed to be on. Is this correct?

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Lane Assist

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/alt-image.do?pID=14926&img=produ...

see the images at the link above.

Lane Assist is awesome ... if your live/travel in areas where Garmin/Navteq have done the mapping and imaging for this feature. I live in the Northeast and it has been great!

There is no voice prompts specific to a lane. It states "stay left onto XXX" and switches over to an image of the highway with a large magenta arrow outlining the direction/lane you need to follow. The best part is the image actually show the real highway signage present at the site. It works effectively for me.

There may some confusion

There may some confusion here about Lane Assist and Junction View.
Lane assist is shown in the upper left corner when there are multiple lanes, showing greyed out arrows, and lighted arrows. This is meant to show what lanes you are supposed to be in on the upcoming split in the road. The more lanes, the more arrows. It is not meant to know what lane you are actually in, it is a guide.

Junction View, is the picture in the post above, shows the actual almost 3D type picture of the intersection ahead. Because it shows you what to really expect to see it does help to keep you in the correct part of the highway when there is a split off the highway. When in an unfamiliar area especially in traffic, it is a nice feature.

I whish mine had this

I whish mine had this feature.

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-Nuvi 760 owner

not trying to argue, but ...

tampa8 wrote:

There may some confusion here about Lane Assist and Junction View.
Lane assist is shown in the upper left corner when there are multiple lanes, showing greyed out arrows, and lighted arrows. This is meant to show what lanes you are supposed to be in on the upcoming split in the road. The more lanes, the more arrows. It is not meant to know what lane you are actually in, it is a guide.

Junction View, is the picture in the post above, shows the actual almost 3D type picture of the intersection ahead. Because it shows you what to really expect to see it does help to keep you in the correct part of the highway when there is a split off the highway. When in an unfamiliar area especially in traffic, it is a nice feature.

Not being argumentative, but Lane Assist is as I describe above. It is NOT the arrows in the upper left corner.

From the Garmin site :
"Lane assist guides you to the correct lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation."

Additionally, see page 18 of the nuvi 7x5 series manual : http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/2721_OwnersManual.pdf

I hope this clears up your confusion tampa8

That's the one I'm talking about

tampa8 wrote:

Lane assist is shown in the upper left corner when there are multiple lanes, showing greyed out arrows, and lighted arrows. This is meant to show what lanes you are supposed to be in on the upcoming split in the road. The more lanes, the more arrows. It is not meant to know what lane you are actually in, it is a guide.

It might be too small for someone with less than 20/20 vision, don't you think? I thought lane assist tells us that we're in the wrong lane redface

Next Turn indicator

Your are referring to the "Next Turn" indicator. These are the arrows in the upper left corner of the map view - they will show you what your next move will be ... e.g. a left/right turn, split off via the right lane etc.

This display always shows you what's next ... no matter how far ahead. The voice prompt will be announced when you reach a predetermined distanced that is based upon your traveling speed. You can also touch this indicator to get a more detailed views of what is coming - called the Next Turn Page. The Lane Assist Page, when available, can also be accessed thru touching the next turn indicator.

Your confusion

djs
Look at model 1350. It has Lane assist only. Look at the images for that model you will see lane assist in the first image, left top corner as I described. No images of Junction View because it does not have it.

Now look at model 1390T which has Lane Assist Plus Junction View. Look at the images for that model, you will see in the last image what Junction View is.
In addition, the file that contains that last image is a JCV file..... So I can not see how you are correct. Even Garmin seems to use them interchangably sometimes....But hope it helps clear up your confusion....

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tampa8 wrote:

But even Garmin seems to use them interchangably sometimes

Agreed. The Lane Assist/Junction View terminology can be confusing, especially when Garmin interchanges them. To top it off, when you're actually approaching a junction view (signified by the multiple white Lane Assist arrows on the map screen), pressing the arrows will bring up the next turn preview where the middle button labeled as "Lane Assist" takes you to the photo-realistic Junction View. Talk about confusion... shock

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nuvi 760, nuvi 765T, nuvi 855, nuvi 3790LMT, nuvi 3490LMT - SoCal area

Agreed!

I see your point ..

regarding the terminology Garmin seems to have adopted on their yet to be released 1300 series.

However, look at the current product offering, and my definition of Lane Assist is straight from Garmin ... no confusion. Garmin has never had "junction view" in the feature lists or terminology.

It does seem that they have changed their definition on the new product descriptions! In fact, while the 7x5 series still just lists "Lane Assist" with the definition I quote above, BUT when you go to the compare grid they have now added "with junction view". Additionally, look in your 765 manual ... junction view does not exist - we have "Lane Assist" (I guess we need new manuals! confused ).

It would appear that your description is what Garmin WILL be using with their new products.

Leave it to Garmin ....

Wow did not know about this

Wow did not know about this service. Very cool!

Garmin probably has no

Garmin probably has not communicated this feature well enough judging by the posts stating how great this feature looks and that they did not know about it.
I have always read the 765T manual to say the upper left corner is either in the "Next turn" mode or "Lane Assist" mode depending if there is one arrow showing for your next turn, or if there is more than one arrow because lane assist is available for that portion of the route. If you do nothing when there are multiple arrows, you are seeing "Lane assist."

If it is in a "Lane assist" mode, it MAY take you to the "Lane Assist Page" which is the Junction View,(as opposed to the "Map View") if there is a Junction View available. There are many times there is a Lane Assist showing, but there is no Junction view available.

The difference is now, they have attempted to use different terminalogy to separate the two more.

+1 for wishing the 360 had

+1 for wishing the 360 had it.

+1 for wishing the 360 had

ack - dp sorry.

LANE ASSIST

Well this will only muck up the water alittle more. I talked to a garmen support tech today and asked him specifically about lane assist and junction view. As he describes it, lane assist is the arrow in the upper left corner of your display and Junction view is the image of the high way signs with one sign hilited and an arrow showing which lane you "need" to take. At least that was the techs take on it.

Roland

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ROLAND1955 wrote:

As he describes it, lane assist is the arrow in the upper left corner of your display and Junction view is the image of the high way signs with one sign hilited and an arrow showing which lane you "need" to take. At least that was the techs take on it.

...which is exactly what tampa8 and myself have been saying all along. Garmin likely got their own terminology wrong from the beginning and is now correcting themselves. At the same time, I'll bet that if you spoke to another tech, they'd explain it the other way around. rolleyes

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nuvi 760, nuvi 765T, nuvi 855, nuvi 3790LMT, nuvi 3490LMT - SoCal area

The skinny

There seems to be a mix up for sure in terminology, between Junction View and Lane Assist both created by NAVTEQ's software partner for Garmin.

junction view images of intersections and exits, making unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate

Junction View:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/alt-image.do?pID=33922&img=Image...

The lane assist view takes the guesswork out of driving through a busy intersection or an unfamiliar city

Lane Assist:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/assets/images/products/010...

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Lane Assist

So, does Lane Assist work on local roads -- off-highway?

I'm planning to purchase a 755T specifically for that feature as well as the free traffic alert feature.

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Michael (Nuvi 2639LMT)

No

I have only found lane assist and junction view on major interstates with complex intersections and ramps. In east central Iowa where I live I haven't found any lane assists anywhere (local roads, major roads or interstates).

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Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon

No

You will find it used on multi lane Highways.

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Coverage

Anyone know which regions of the country are covered by lane assist?

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nüvi 750 & 760

Thinking about getting a

Thinking about getting a Nuvi 755t for the upgraded features over my 750. The new features will come in handy going to Florida.

Great Concept

Looks like a great feature if most major cities are covered. Wish my C530 had it. I guess this could be another reason to start thinking about an upgrade.

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Tom

Yes

BobDee wrote:

Lane Assist:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/assets/images/products/010-00715-20/en/sc-03-lg.jpg

Looks like it does...?

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Michael (Nuvi 2639LMT)

My Bad.

Duh,
I was confused for a second, it junction view that is for multi lane Highways.. Sorry

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Me, too.

I am going to get one soon.

Again, lane assist is the

Lane assist is the multi arrows in the left hand upper corner, where the single arrow would be when you are on a route.
Are you sure there is no place in the Iowa area where you are on an interstate that when on a route does not show those arrows? I ask because I see it virtually everywhere from NH to Florida, even in what is a rural area but on an interstate....I suppose if there are no real interchanges there would be no need for lane assist....

Iowa I-80 I-380 area

There probably are some lane assists somewhere in Iowa, but I haven't found any in the Cedar Rapids / Iowa City area where I live. There are a few spots on the interstates where it might be helpful for someone who does not know the interchanges (where there are 3 or more lanes of traffic in one direction), but so far I have not found any instances of lane assist on the routes I drive.

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Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon

Lane Assist

BobDee wrote:

Duh,
I was confused for a second, it junction view that is for multi lane Highways.. Sorry

So, Lane Assist does work on streets...?

As for alandb, I think you are talking about Junction View...?

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Michael (Nuvi 2639LMT)

No, I mean lane assist

(multiple arrows in upper left corner).

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Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon

Oregon

Anyone from Oregon using this model?

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Michael (Nuvi 2639LMT)

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Am I the only one who thinks Lane Assist is a useless feature?
I guess I'm in the minority.

Lane assist, if you are

Lane assist, if you are using the term correctly is very useful, even extremely useful. Being in an unfamiliar area, with several lanes of traffic, having lane assist to get you in the right lanes has helped me several times. Junction view though not implemented as often, will give a graphic picture (literally)of the interchange ahead.

There is a tricky interchange when I get to where you have to decide between heading to the GW bridge or the Tappan Zee. Lane assist is great for situations like that. Plenty of advance notice of where to be in heavy traffic.

Lane Assist / Junction View

Lane assist is a good feature I like it, it just gives you an arrow on the map pointing to the direction that you need to go as well as the upper left corner highlighting the way you need to turn and the distance to that turn. If you are zoomed in the arrow that appears on the highlighted route becomes more useful otherwise it kind of blends together. Junction view is an image of what the junction looks like that you are approaching, I think it is great it accurately gives you the right number of lanes on the road and what lane(s) you should be in and the signs in the image match those on the road. I just recently got a Nuvi 785T which is my first unit to have this feature. There are many junctions that I have found though that should have the image but don't. But they will probably add more with updates. Check out my YouTube video for a demo of this feature:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buBIDeluRmw&feature=channel_p...

Both useful.

I have found both lane assist and junction view to be very useful. I just wish these features were available on more roads.

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Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon

I wish mine has this feature

I wish mine has this feature sad

Lane assist

how does that differ with the older models. my nuvi tells me "right" or "left" in ? miles. the arrow on the screen points in the direction that I need to go.

Lane assist

Lane assist has multiple arrows ... one for each lane in your direction of travel, and has all of them greyed out except the ones you need to be in to stay on your route. Sometimes the lanes you need to stay in are neither right or left but one or more of the center lanes.

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Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon

Both features sound pretty handy

Anyone know if there's a chance of them updating the software to include it on devices that don't have it already, i.e. nuvi 760?

It would be very helpful in Houston...

where I work but don't live in. So being unfamiliar with the highways, some which seem to have 6-7 lanes at merge points, would be very useful to me. Just can't decide if I should go for it though, since my 200W has been such a good navigator.

BTW, one thing I have noticed about Houston is that sometimes the GPS is clearly confounded and offers complicated, or worse, incorrect headings in town. I'm sure it's a function of the mapping, but still unfortunate given the town's status of the 4th largest city in the US, where you'd expect them to have mapped out pretty well.

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NEOhioGuy - Garmin 2639, MIO Knight Rider, TomTom (in Subaru Legacy), Nuvi 55, DriveSmart 51, Apple CarPlay maps

Unlikely for software update with new features

dantheman7 wrote:

Anyone know if there's a chance of them updating the software to include it on devices that don't have it already, i.e. nuvi 760?

It is unlikely since historically, Garmin has provided fixes in updates but not added new features. They want you to buy the next unit.

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Garmin StreetPilot c530, Mapsource

thanks.

alandb wrote:

Lane assist has multiple arrows ... one for each lane in your direction of travel, and has all of them greyed out except the ones you need to be in to stay on your route. Sometimes the lanes you need to stay in are neither right or left but one or more of the center lanes.

That certainly would be helpful on some of the roads here in NY.

New feature

That would be a new feature Garmin should look at. As a extra cost you could completely update the unit to a new model.
Just a thought.

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Garmin DriveSmart 61

Not so fast

poitom wrote:

Looks like a great feature if most major cities are covered. Wish my C530 had it. I guess this could be another reason to start thinking about an upgrade.

I also have a c530 and am thinking of upgrading to a 755t. However, I read somewhere that lane assist is not yet implemented for the entire country. I am going to wait a year. By then the price of the 755t will tumble and more of the country may be covered by lane assist.

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Garmin Nuvi 750 & c530 with RT's vol. mod., Vulcan Nomad

Updating firmware to a new model would be nice

It's not going to happen though, companies would much rather sell you a new GPSr then upgrade the one you have, why you ask. because of dollars and cents, people will not pay the big bucks for a firmware upgrade but will for new hardware.

Could it be done? Sure! Just done hold your breath, because you will pass out.

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Lane Assist versus Junction View

gymkep wrote:
poitom wrote:

Looks like a great feature if most major cities are covered. Wish my C530 had it. I guess this could be another reason to start thinking about an upgrade.

I also have a c530 and am thinking of upgrading to a 755t. However, I read somewhere that lane assist is not yet implemented for the entire country. I am going to wait a year. By then the price of the 755t will tumble and more of the country may be covered by lane assist.

once again, there is confusion about Lane Assist and Junction View

Lane Assist is available everywhere...it is the graphic in the upper left hand corner, that shows which lane to be in for the next upcoming turn.

Junction View is the realistic view of the overhead signs displaying exit names and route numbers...and in my limited experience, has not yet been rolled out much at all...I have only seen it once around the metro Pittsburgh area.

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Both seem

Both seem to be useful features for those in major metro areas.

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Lane Assistant pro

chewbacca wrote:

I'm curious how useful lane assist feature is. These questions are for GPS owners who have this feature.

On a 5-6 lanes freeway, does the system know what lane we're in? Does it actually tell us what lane we're supposed to be on? When approaching a junction or an exit, does it keep telling us what lane we're supposed to be on until we merge onto that lane?

From what I've read it looks like lane assist is represented by picture on the map. Highlighted lanes are the ones we're supposed to be on. There's no speech to tell us what lane we're supposed to be on. Is this correct?

Here is a demo of what Reality View Pro with Lane Assistant looks like, look for Pro Versions on future Garmin incarnations.
http://tinyurl.com/dkhs7z

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Clarification

jim8650 wrote:

Lane Assist is available everywhere...it is the graphic in the upper left hand corner, that shows which lane to be in for the next upcoming turn.

Thanks for the clarification! smile

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Michael (Nuvi 2639LMT)

I wish

jim8650 wrote:

Lane Assist is available everywhere...*

I wish that was true. There are definitely more instances of lane assist than junction view, but I have found many multi-lane interstate intersections where lane assist would be helpful, but the lane assist (multiple arrows in the upper left corner) didn't exist.

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Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon
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