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More than half of AA (The Automobile Association in UK) members with a sat nav have said that it is the best device they’ve ever had in their car but 22% admit that the sat nav sometimes distracts them and almost one in three (30%) said their sat nav had taken them to a place they didn’t want to go.

Younger drivers (18-24) are much more likely to have a sat nav – over half (52%) of the younger age group have a sat nav compared to just 28% of the over 65s. Overall only 14% trust the sat nav not to get them lost so it’s no surprise that two thirds always carry a road atlas in their car on unfamiliar journeys.

Whatever your age it’s important that you understand the limitations of a sat nav system so that you can get the best out of it without getting into trouble.

1- You’re driving, not the sat nav
You can’t blame the sat nav if you commit an offence or have an accident. It’s your fault.

2- Trust your eyes not the sat nav
People have been marooned in fords, driven into rivers and down railways because their sat nav told them to. If the road looks wrong, don’t take it.

3- You know what you’re driving, the sat nav probably doesn’t
If you have a large vehicle or a caravan, you can’t be sure that a road is suitable just because the sat nav tells you to go down it. Watch for signs.

4- Watch the road not the sat nav
A sat nav can give all sorts of information about where you are going, much of which you don’t need.

5- Don’t block your view of the road
The sat nav should be in your line of sight. You don’t want to have to look down or turn your head a long way, but it should not block your view of the road. Put it where it won’t injure anyone in an accident.

6- Don’t try to programme the sat nav while driving
Programming on the move will take one hand from the wheel, two eyes from the road and a brain from driving. Always pull over before adjusting settings.

7- Use all of the features
On a complicated, busy roundabout, it is unwise to take your eyes off the road to look at the sat nav, and much better to receive spoken instructions.

8- Check the route is practical before you go
Is the sat nav taking you to the right Farnborough? Hampshire, Warwickshire or Kent? If you put in the wrong destination, it will take you to the wrong destination. Does the route look right?

9- Update the sat nav regularly
It needs to know about new roads, new traffic systems and generally keep itself up to date.

10- Thieves like sat navs too
If it’s detachable, always take it out when you leave the car. Mounts or suction cap marks also attract thieves as they know that drivers who remove the sat nav from the window tend to leave it in the car.

Ardabīl or Ardebil (اردبیل) is located in the north west of Iran, bordering the Republic of Azerbaijan and the provinces of East Azarbaijan, Zanjan, and Gilan. Ardabil Province was established in 1993 from the eastern part of East Azarbaijan and the northern part of Gilan. The population of Ardabil province is mainly composed of Azeris, Talysh, Tats and Persians.
Because of its cool climate (max 35 °C) during the hot summer months, many tourists come to the region, but the winters are bitter cold, with temperatures plummeting to -25°C.

The province has many splendid natural beauty and numerous sights and among others is the Sabalan mountains which is the famous one.

Ardebil GPS map

The natural features of the province of Ardabil are mentioned in the Avesta, according to which Zoroaster was born by the river Aras and wrote his book in the Sabalan Mountains. During the Islamic conquest of Iran, Ardabil was the largest city in Azarbaijan, and remained so until the Mongol invasion period.

Sabalan lake – by Ali1364

The province is divided into 9 counties: Ardabil, Bilasavar, Germi, Khalkhal, Kowsar, Meshginshahr, Namin, Nir, and Parsabad.

See Ardabil province on Iran GPS map

Shah Ismail I started his campaign to nationalize Iran’s government and land from here, but consequently announced Tabriz as his capital in 1500CE. Yet Ardabil remained an important city both politically and economically until modern times.

Ardabil is the seat of the sanctuary and tomb of Shaikh Safî ad-Dîn, eponym of the Safavid Dynasty Kulliye. It has many hot springs and beautiful natural landscapes and these attract tourists. The mineral springs of Ardabil are Beele-Darreh, Sareyn, Sardabeh and Booshloo, which are famed throughout Iran for their medicinal qualities. It also has many beauty lakes: the largest of which are Ne’or, Shoorabil, ShoorGel, NouShahr and Alooche, which are the habitats of some species of water birds.

Sahand Region – by Ali1364

The beautiful Lake Ne’or is located in a mountainous area 48 km south-east of the city of Ardabil. It covers an area of 2.1 km² and has an average depth of 3 metres. It is fed by springs in the lake bed. Lake Shoorabil is located in a hilly area south of the city of Ardabil and covers an area of 640,000 m². The surface of the lake is covered with a thin white layer of minerals, which is useful for healing skin diseases and rheumatism. Near the lake there is the leisure complex of Shoorabil. Ardabil is a city of great antiquity. Its origins go back 4000 to 6000 years (according to historical research in this city). This city was the capital of Azerbaijan province in different times, but its golden age was in the Safavid period.

Beautiful Nature Asalem Khalkhal by Taha Tebyani

One of the most ancient cities in Iran is Meshkin Shahr. It is located in the north-west of Iran in Azerbaijan, 839 kilometers from Tehran. It is the closest city to the Sabalan mountains. In the past, it was called “Khiav”, “Orami”, and “Varavi”.

The most important places to visit in the district of Meshkin Shahr are the following : – The hot water springs of Moiel , Eelando and Qaynarja, located in the suburb of the city. – Qara Soo River Sides. – The spring of Qotur Suie, located 42 kilometers from Meshkin shahr. – The old Castle of Meshkin Shahr. – Qahqaheh castle, located 80 kilometers from Meshkin Shahr. – Deev castle, located in Kavij. – The petrograph of Shapour Sasani in Meshkin Shahr. – The old cemetery in Oonar. – The tomb of Sheykh Haydar in Meshkin Shahr. – Imamzadeh Seyyed Soleyman.

Hayran by Ali1364

The other significant historical monuments are as follows: the mausoleum of Sheikh Jebra’il, located 2 km north of Ardabil, the old but always lively bazaar, the babadavood anbaran, the Friday mosque, and a few ancient bridges. In addition to these, in many villages of Ardabil, relics of ancient monuments, including tombs, have been found.

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