We use Google Maps regularly in our daily life. If we want to go somewhere or know about a route, we just use Google Maps. Many times, following the route shown by Google Maps, we reach the right destination. However, Google Maps sometimes suggests such shortcut routes, which do not exist in reality. Many times people get cheated in such situation.
Recently, a horrific accident took place in the Faridpur Police Station area of Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh, in which three people lost their lives due to not updating the correct information on Google Maps GPS. Google Maps gave a wrong route, due to which these people went on a bridge under construction and their car fell off the bridge. In such a situation, you have to keep some things in mind while using Google Maps, otherwise it can prove to be fatal for you.
Keep these things in mind
- First of all, before using Google Maps, check if your smartphone has the app update or not. If your smartphone is not updated Google Maps may give you wrong information. In such a situation keep updating the map from time to time.
- The company keeps bringing new features to Google Maps. In such a situation, you should stay updated about these features. Not only this, if you feel that the map is showing an unknown or narrow path, seek the help of a local person. Sometimes the route information on Google Maps is not updated. In such a situation, it can prove dangerous for you.
- If you are going to an unknown place using Google Maps, select the Street View option in the app before searching for directions. If you zoom in on the map in street view, you will know where the road is narrow and where the road is closed.
- To turn on Street View, tap the icon above the compass in the map and select Street View from there. After this, find the place where you are going and turn on the direction. Before driving, check the direction shown in Google Maps by zooming from one place to another. By doing this you will get an idea of the route and then you can follow the map to reach the right place. Google Maps often does not update road closures or other information. You will get accurate route information in street view.
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