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# startNavigationSession(for:)

Begins navigational guidance for a trip.

```
func startNavigationSession(for trip: CPTrip) -> CPNavigationSession
```

## Parameters

`trip`

The trip to provide guidance for.

## Return Value

A navigation session for the specified trip.

## Discussion

Keep a reference to the navigation session to perform guidance updates.

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