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Table 13.

Features and benefits of telematics

Feature	Precision required	Description	Benefit
Driver behavior monitoring	5 m	GPS and other sensors collect data on speed, acceleration, harshness of braking, frequency of reversing, engine idling, and other behaviors that increase fuel consumption and the risk of accidents	• Reduced occurrence of accidents• Reduced fuel consumption and wear on the vehicle through more efficient driving behavior and idle reduction• Reduced insurance premiums
Real-time location awareness	50-100 m	GPS data can help dispatchers know in real time where all their vehicles are, aiding faster, more intelligent decisions about which vehicles to dispatch to which jobs based on their location and the work needs. Additionally, awareness that their location is being tracked can deter drivers from taking personal trips during the workday. Finally, location data can aid in the recovery of stolen vehicles	• Improved productivity• Reduced fuel consumption• Prevention of theft or reduced lost productivity from thefts
Navigation assistance	5 m	Turn-by-turn directions using GPS and digital map services can help drivers navigate to their next destination more efficiently	• Improved productivity• Reduced fuel consumption
Vehicle condition monitoring	5 m	Using GPS and data streams from the internal vehicle computer can help fleet managers anticipate mechanical problems and better manage preventive maintenance	• Reduced work disruptions due to unanticipated breakdowns• Lower maintenance expenses

Feature	Precision required	Description	Benefit
Driver behavior monitoring	5 m	GPS and other sensors collect data on speed, acceleration, harshness of braking, frequency of reversing, engine idling, and other behaviors that increase fuel consumption and the risk of accidents	• Reduced occurrence of accidents• Reduced fuel consumption and wear on the vehicle through more efficient driving behavior and idle reduction• Reduced insurance premiums
Real-time location awareness	50-100 m	GPS data can help dispatchers know in real time where all their vehicles are, aiding faster, more intelligent decisions about which vehicles to dispatch to which jobs based on their location and the work needs. Additionally, awareness that their location is being tracked can deter drivers from taking personal trips during the workday. Finally, location data can aid in the recovery of stolen vehicles	• Improved productivity• Reduced fuel consumption• Prevention of theft or reduced lost productivity from thefts
Navigation assistance	5 m	Turn-by-turn directions using GPS and digital map services can help drivers navigate to their next destination more efficiently	• Improved productivity• Reduced fuel consumption
Vehicle condition monitoring	5 m	Using GPS and data streams from the internal vehicle computer can help fleet managers anticipate mechanical problems and better manage preventive maintenance	• Reduced work disruptions due to unanticipated breakdowns• Lower maintenance expenses