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Choosing the Route Method

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Selecting Destinations Choosing the Route Method Every route is calculated based on the Route Method criteria selected. Every time a new destination is selected, the Magellan RoadMate prompts you for the method that will be used to calculate the route. Shortest Time: This selection calculates a route that should take the least amount of time using known speed limits, streets, and other information in the database. Other factors such as traffic conditions, road closures, and emergency activity are not factors in the calculation of shortest time. Avoid Toll Roads: This option calculates the route by excluding known toll roads from the calculation whenever possible. This option may not reflect the shortest time. Least Use of Freeways: This selection calculates the route by avoiding freeways whenever possible. Most Use of Freeways: This selection calculates the route by using freeways as much as possible. 15

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Selecting Destinations
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Choosing the Route Method
Every route is calculated based on the Route Method criteria selected. Every time a new destination is selected, the
Magellan RoadMate prompts you for the method that will be used to calculate the route.
Shortest Time: This selection calculates a route that should take the least amount
of time using known speed limits, streets, and other information in the database.
Other factors such as traffic conditions, road closures, and emergency activity are
not factors in the calculation of shortest time.
Avoid Toll Roads: This option calculates the route by excluding known toll roads
from the calculation whenever possible. This option may not reflect the shortest
time.
Least Use of Freeways: This selection calculates the route by avoiding freeways
whenever possible.
Most Use of Freeways: This selection calculates the route by using freeways as
much as possible.