- Google Maps is not excellent for offering turn -to -turn instructions
- But a Tiktok user has discovered a simple way to see the next shifts
- I will use this function from now on
Modern technology is designed to be as simple as possible, which means that much no longer comes with detailed instructions. It depends on the user to discover all the features and how to use them.
I have been sailing with Google Maps through Apple Carplay for years and I had not realized that there is a feature to quickly and easily see the next directions.
A Tiktok user recently discovered that if he slides left in the green steering box in the upper right or left of the screen (depending on the positioning of his steering wheel), Google Maps will reveal all the next steps on his trip and jump to each point on the map.
Users can click on the Re-Center button so that the map returns to the current location. The following video shows it in action.
This may sound ridiculously simple and I feel a bit stupid for not knowing that this was possible, but I would also bet good money to which there are several fellow users who give the same realization.
For these trips with many complex instructions, this feature could be useful, since it allows the driver to plan one or two steps ahead, so that they can avoid the right lane on a road or navigate in complex roundabouts and other traffic systems with ease.
Google Maps currently does a pretty good job when obtaining a previous view of the next navigation instruction, but it is often worth knowing the next steps, which is difficult unless you like to have your music, radio or podcast interrupted by the indications spoken every few seconds.
Simple but effective
You learn something new every day and after trying the small trick in my own vehicle, it seemed excellent to get a preview of the next turns without having to pinch and bring the map closer, which is very distracted.
A couple of blows in the next green turn box saw the route jump to the following phases, which seemed excellent to solve the next exits on longer highway trips.
Remembering exit 12 and exit 24, for example, reduces the need to constantly look at the infotainment screen: I could watch the way and look at the signs. Do you remember those?
Do I miss any other key Google Maps functionality? If so, you can make me feel stupid and old in the comments section below.
