Hey, guys! I'm Bill from GCFLearnFree.org
Today I want to talk about the Google Maps app. If you have a smartphone,
like an iPhone or an Android, you can download the free Google Maps app to get turn by turn
directions on your phone.
I find this to be really convenient whenever I'm going somewhere I've never
actually been before.
Let's take a look at how to get directions with the Google Maps app.
When you open the Google Maps app
a map of your current location will appear. To get directions
just tap this icon. Google Maps will automatically use your current location
as your starting point.
Next, you'll need to choose your destination. Now if you're going someplace you've
never been before, you can search for it.
And here are my directions.
When you're ready just tap this icon to start navigating.
Google Maps will give you
spoken directions see you don't have to look at your phone while you're driving.
*in four hundred feet turn right onto West Hargett Street*
*turn right onto West Hargett Street*
*in eight hundred feet continue on to Snow avenue*
If you miss a turn or go the wrong way
Google Maps will automatically update and provide you with new directions.
*head north on South Saint Mary's Street toward Parkham lane*
When you get close to your destination Google Maps will tell you which side of the street it's on.
*in eight hundred feet your destination will be on the left*
*your destination is on the left*
OK, so those are just the basics of getting started with Google Map on your smartphone.
If you like the idea getting directions but just don't want to use Google Maps
there are a lot of other options such as Apple Maps, Bing Maps, and a whole lot more.
Just try searching on your phone's app store for free GPS
that's usually the best way to find a tool like this.
I hope this video has been helpful and
the next time you're looking for directions to someplace you've never been
we really hope you give something like Google Maps a try.