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Most drivers probably don’t realize they’re missing out on some of the best features of Google Maps. Below that simple surface, though, is a lot of intuitive gestures and features designed to make driving safer, less stressful, and a lot smoother. These are simple, easily accessible interactions built right into the app’s core to make your time behind the wheel secure and seamless.
Once you understand and start using these essential controls, you’ll notice how much better Google Maps is than you’d think. You’ll stop seeing it as some basic guide and realize it can be a helpful co-pilot you never knew you needed for every drive.
Swipe Left and Right on the Direction Box
I’ve been using Google Maps to drive, even while I used Uber, yet I only realized last year that you could look ahead on your routes. Just swipe on the Direction Box to see what you will do ahead of your trip. It’s very helpful when you’re dealing with confusing city streets, complicated exits, or just a route you’ve never taken before.
The biggest win for drivers here is that this swipe instantly gives you a route preview, which is a massive upgrade over scrolling through the route to find it yourself. With a quick swipe, you can confirm your next few turns, whether you’re looking for a quick right or a hard left. This convenience isn’t just for your phone, either. It works reliably across platforms like Android Auto and CarPlay on both Android and iOS devices.
Two Finger Rotate
The Two-Finger Rotate gesture in Google Maps gives you control over the map’s orientation and perspective during navigation. You do this by placing two fingers on the map and twisting them clockwise or counterclockwise to spin the map around. If you’re on an Android device, this means putting your index finger and thumb on the screen and turning them together to the left or right.
It lets you temporarily turn the map to look at things from different perspectives. For example, if you’re someone who prefers to have your map always showing North on top, this gesture lets you quickly rotate it to align with your direction of travel. On the flip side, if you’re navigating in the standard mode where the map follows your car’s direction, the ability to rotate the map lets you quickly look around and align a known direction to get your bearings.
Add a Stop
Adding a stop in Google Maps makes planning multi-destination trips both efficient and safe, giving you a ton of flexibility while you’re navigating. No matter how prepared you are for a road trip, drivers often need to make unplanned stops for things like gas, coffee, or food. Knowing how to quickly add one of these stops means you don’t have to exit and restart your navigation, which saves you precious time and avoids the kind of navigational headaches that can really ruin a road trip.
First, set your primary destination and start navigation. From there, you’ve got a couple of options. You can manually tap a point on the map, select the place, and choose "Add stop." Or, ask for a shop in search, and it will be automatically added to your current route.
Please read more at the below link:
https://www.howtogeek.com/9-google-maps-gestures-every-driver-should-know/
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