According to new research, which was commissioned by a satellite navigation provider, the use of sat/nav offers major benefits for fleet drivers.

The research, commissioned by TomTom, was conducted recently in the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the US. It found, that the use of the devices heightens driver awareness and reduces the stress levels, as well as reducing the driver's workload.

It also found that sat/nav improves drivers’ behaviour when driving through an unknown area, as well as reducing the number of miles driven and the journey time.

Harold Goddijn, CEO of TomTom, said: "We are pleased to see objective research further validate the fact that navigation contributes to driving safety and efficiency."