9 Apps That Will Make You a Safer Driver

Most people would agree that if you’re staring at your phone while driving, that’s dangerous. However, somewhat ironically, there are several apps that can make you a safer driver. You should know about them, so we’ll discuss a few right now.

Parkopedia  

Whether you’re looking at a new Mitsubishi for sale or some other brand of car that appeals to you, once it’s in your possession, you need to find a safe place to park when you go for a drive. Parkopedia can help you do that. This app displays different parking options nearby when you input the location to which you are driving.

Petrol Spy

Petrol Spy gives you fuel pricing at different gas stations near you in real time. That is certainly useful if you’re on a car trip and you’re trying to save a little bit of money. This way, you’re much less likely to run out of fuel at an inconvenient moment.

Plugshare

If you’re driving an EV these days, you might find yourself scrambling to find a place to recharge, especially if you are in unfamiliar territory. This app helps you locate the nearest charging stations, and it also tells you whether you can charge there for free or whether the privilege will cost you money.

Roadtrippers

The Roadtrippers app will suggest to you different places that you might like to visit if you are exploring a part of the country in a leisurely fashion. You can look for museums, food, unique experiences, etc.

Drive.fm

Drive.fm is an app that lets you play interactive audio content without the use of your hands. You can tell it to play music, ask you quiz show questions, and more. You can also use it while still keeping a navigation app on if you’re going somewhere unfamiliar.

Audible

Audible is perhaps the best audio book reading app that can keep you entertained on long, boring trips. The depth of its catalogue is a main selling point, as you can find thousands of books in the sci-fi, horror, comedy, romance, and historical fiction genres, alongside many others. It works with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and it has no shortage of podcasts if that is more your thing.

Spotify

You probably know about Spotify by now. This app has more entertainment options than almost any other. While you can ask it to play music, audiobooks, or podcasts, the DJ feature is underrated. You can preprogram it to match your interests and give it free reign over what you listen to.

Waze

Waze is a navigation app that reveals more information while you’re traveling than most others. It tells you about upcoming potholes, construction delays, road closures, and live traffic patterns you may want to avoid.

Google Maps

Google Maps is a classic application that can direct you to your destination with minimal fuss or distractions. In addition to traffic information, you can count on it to deliver up-to-date audio and visual directions when you’re on the go.