The movie, Rat Race, is an excellent example if GPS tracking. Each race contestant is being monitored through GPS tracking so that their progress in the race can be tracked. Their exact location at any moment is known. While this movie is hilarious and seems ridiculous at times, this is an actual use of GPS tracking. Race contestants in long distance races or in unconventional races such as gliding can be tracked. This also discourages cheating.

When we consider GPS tracking, most of us associate it with vehicles. This is a very common use of a GPS tracker. Many vehicles include a tracking device, especially those used by companies. A company with a fleet of trucks can easily keep track of where their products are at any given moment. They can accurately give delivery times and tell if a delivery is running early, late, or on schedule. Additionally, they can tell where their employees are. An employee that is supposed to be on the road rustling up sales for a company, better actually be doing so, because if not, the GPS tracking can tell the boss that the employee is actually at home. Uh oh. However, one of the best uses of GPS tracking is if your vehicle is stolen. It can be activated in case of theft and your vehicle can be found.

GPS tracking is extremely useful in today’s society. It helps businesses run more effectively and helps us to retrieve and analyze data. Knowledge is power. While some people are concerned that GPS tracking could potentially turn into a Big Brother scenario, at this moment, it is extremely helpful in today’s society!