Google Maps is getting some new features that’ll let you warn other drivers about hazards on the road. This is pretty handy, especially when you think about how often we all encounter unexpected obstacles while driving. According to Android Police, these new warning functions are already available to some users, although it’s worth noting that not everyone can access them just yet.
New Warning Options
The new features include warnings for weather events, which can be super useful for planning your route. Specifically, you’ll be able to warn other drivers about things like objects on the street, flooded streets, bad visibility, and unpaved streets. That’s right, you’ll be able to let others know if you’re driving on a route with any of these hazards, which can help them plan their route more safely.
To use these new features, you’ll need to click on the “Accident” button when you’re navigating, then tap the plus symbol on the right edge of the screen, and select “Add message” from the menu. From there, you can choose the type of hazard you want to report. It’s pretty straightforward, but like I said, not all Google Maps users can access these features just yet. Apparently, iPhone owners and Android Auto users are the first to get them, while Android users will have to wait a bit longer.
One thing to keep in mind is that these new features are part of Google Maps’ efforts to make the app more interactive and user-friendly. By allowing users to report hazards in real-time, Google Maps can provide more accurate and up-to-date information to other drivers, which can help prevent accidents and reduce congestion on the roads. It’s a pretty cool feature, and it’s definitely something that’ll make Google Maps even more useful for drivers.
The above image shows what these warning messages look like in Google Maps. You can see the different options for reporting hazards, and it gives you an idea of how the feature works. It’s pretty simple, and it’s definitely something that’ll be useful for anyone who uses Google Maps regularly. So, even if you can’t access these features just yet, it’s worth keeping an eye out for them – they’ll be rolling out to all users soon.