It’s advisable that you keep your smartphone away while you’re behind the wheel. But there are scores of smartphones apps that can help make driving easier, safer and more fun for you. These apps will help you find important information as well as avoid distractions while on the road.

Google Maps

Google Maps is the number one app for drivers. With this handy Android tool, you no longer have to get lost or pull over to ask for directions while driving in a new town or unfamiliar territory. Google Maps uses GPS to give you turn by turn directions that will get you to the intended destination. You can activate voice mode so that the app will make audible street and distance directions. This way, you can drive without even having to look at your phone. Google Maps can also be used to find restaurants, gas stations, grocery and just about anything else.AUTOmATE

Waze

Traffic sucks. As a driver, you’ll do anything possible to try and avoid a messy traffic jam. Waze is one of the most useful Android apps ever. Although Google Maps provides some useful traffic alerts, it isn’t as effective as Waze, the ultimate navigation app. Waze uses community feedback to report traffic alerts in real time. You’ll be able to see what roads are congested, where there are wrecks, or construction going on. The app will automatically track where your car is on the road grid and give you relevant information that can help you commute much faster. Outside of alerts, Waze is an outstanding navigation app.Waze

AutoMate

There are scores of car dashboard apps, but AutoMate is a unique one. This application displays your incoming calendar events and allows you to read and respond to incoming messages. You can also manage your music while on the go. If you often use your Smartphone as a stereo and navigation app, AutoMate is an essential home screen that pairs very nicely with Google Maps. Its only downside is that you actually have to tap on the screen to leverage some functions. However, there’s another app, Drivemode, that provides hands-free overlays for the apps you’re using.AUTOmATE

Best Parking

For city drivers, finding a place to park your car near airport or city is no easy task. This is a handy app that can help you identify nearby lots at affordable rates. This way, you won’t be driving in circles hoping to get some luck just around the corner. And when it’s time to go back home, Google Now will help you find the way back to where you parked your car.Best Parking

ReadItToMe

Reading text messages as they come in can be a real hassle while driving. ReadItToMe comes to your aid by reading any notification that you receive while on the road. You can easily specific which apps will be read out aloud, as well as filter you do not want to hear from. There’s even a pro feature that allows you to voice-reply messages.ReadITtoMe

Torque

Sometimes, you might want to dive into your car’s internal data. If this is the case, Torque gives you a lot of diagnostic tools. And a cheap OBD-II adapter is all you need to read essential car information right from your phone. In addition to Torque, another handy app for this is Dash, which tracks your routes and provides gas-conserving information.TorqueMake driving an easier and more enjoyable prospect using these apps. Do you think there’s any other top driving app that we left out? Let us know!
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