iPhone Driving Apps to Make Your Time on the Road Easier

Many scary movies start with a similar premise: someone, alone and in unfamiliar territory, runs out of gas. When this happens in real life, it is not very likely that you will be chased down by a horrific monster, but it can still be a stressful situation.

It is incredibly frustrating and difficult to deal with problems arising from unfamiliarity with the local roads. Thankfully, there are a number of new driver-friendly iPhone applications that are specifically meant to offer additional assistance to new and inexperienced drivers.

DMV Driver Test App

A must have application for aspiring drivers who will soon be taking the dreaded DMV driver test exam, this app shows you an array of trial exams and sample questions that are most likely to show up on your exam. It also monitors your performance and test results to inform you if you are ready to breeze through the exam or if you need to study more.

DriveSafe.ly

Whether you are 16 or 60, road safety is, and should always be, the primary concern of any driver. Phones can add an unnecessary complication for any driver as we are accustomed to checking texts or social networks.

These distractions, in addition to being illegal in many states, dramatically increase accident risks while behind the wheel. This app works to shut off your mobile phone’s function automatically when driving so you will focus more on the road and less on your phone.

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Driver Feedback

Created by State Farm insurance to help monitor the driving habits of teen drivers, this application is a great way to keep parents at ease even when their child is out driving on their own. You can easily review and check if your young driver is being careful and conscientious while behind the wheel with this app.

Google Maps

The fact is that we all need a little help when maneuvering through our confusing highways and streets. This is precisely why Google Maps is highly recommended for both young and old drivers alike. With this application, you will never have to worry about getting lost again.


Eliminating the need to stop and ask for directions, you can simply access Google Maps and find the fastest and most convenient route to get to your destination.

GasBuddy

As the cost of fuel continues to escalate, finding the cheapest pumping station is always important. For new drivers who are still familiarizing themselves with the nearby area, finding the closest gas station alone can prove to be a challenge. GasBuddy lists the nearest station near you and takes away the stress of searching through unfamiliar roads with a near-empty tank.

You can see how these great apps can be useful to any driver but especially young ones. I, for one, use Google maps even when I’m not driving: it has amazing application for pedestrian and public transit. Need a late night snack but the pharmacy is closed? Many gas stations have convenience stores attached.

Get smart with your smart phone, and your time behind the wheel will be stress free.

    Tim

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