While driving can be a lot of fun at times, there are a lot of situations that can make it really boring, and even stressful, such as being stuck in a traffic jam, dealing with aggressive drivers and road rage, or having trouble finding the shortest route to your destination. This is where your smartphone can come in very handy, as there are many apps that can help you get around town quickly, locate your car in a crowded parking lot, track your car’s performances as you drive, provide you with turn-by-turn directions, and help you improve your car’s fuel efficiency.
ParkMe
Trying to find a parking spot can be pretty frustrating. It often takes a lot of time, and your car burns a lot of fuel in the process. The ParkMe app provides you with real-time information on vacant parking spaces in garages and parking lots near you, along with pricing and potential time limits, and it helps you get to the selected lot or garage as fast as possible by giving you step-by-step directions.
GreenMeter
If you want to drive more economically, you can download the greenMeter app, which informs you how much fuel your car burns at different speeds, but takes into consideration other parameters, too, such as aerodynamic drag and engine power. The app helps improve fuel economy by telling you how specific driving habits affect oil consumption and CO2 emissions.
DriveSafe.ly
Since texting or talking on your phone while driving are the most common causes of driver distraction, increasing the risk of accident significantly, it’s considered illegal in most states and drivers who are caught doing it are subject to severe penalties. But, if you download the DriveSafe.ly app, you will be able to receive text messages while driving without taking your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road. It reads your incoming text messages and emails out loud, allowing you to focus on driving alone. In addition, it sends a reply to all incoming messages, saying you can’t respond at the moment.
GasBuddy
This is another great app for drivers who are looking for ways to save money on fuel. The GasBuddy app helps you find the cheapest gas station near you, providing you with a precise location and directions to the station. It also gives you a list of the cheapest stations by city or postal code. This is a very useful app in a time when gas prices continue to soar.
Waze
Every tool that helps drivers get to their destination as quickly as possible is always welcomed. Waze is definitely one of the best navigation apps, that helps you avoid traffic jams and find the shortest and most convenient route, by providing you with real-time traffic information, such as accidents and road hazards, and suggesting alternative routes. In addition to reducing travel time, it also helps save a little gas. Waze gets the information from other drivers, who share traffic info, as well as information on road and weather conditions.