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Re:Google Maps Hacks by AlexandrB on Sunday February 02, 2020 @01:14PM (#22218332)
The case I find most annoying is driving from one city to another. I don't need directions on how to get to the highway, nor on how to drive straight for 200km[1]. I just want directions when I get close to the city I'm unfamiliar with. Currently, the best solution is turning on directions only when I get a chance to stop near my destination city.

[1] It seems this has gotten better in recent years with less frequent nagging to "proceed straight for 50km" from the app.

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Re:Google Maps Hacks by ryanmcdonough on Sunday February 02, 2020 @01:16PM (#22218346)
It’s maybe different in the UK but it’s great to have it for motorway (highway) journeys where a closure of a section of road can leave you dealing with a 4 mile route around winding roads. It’s also great for avoiding the traffic in the first place.
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Re:Google Maps Hacks by cuddlybacon on Monday February 03, 2020 @06:37PM (#22230603)
I _hate_ how all map programs think they need to tell you to keep going straight. It seems to be because the road you are on will change its name.

The worst example I've had is that a road changed it's name 70m before it split into two. The app would only show "In XXXm, continue straight" then, with 70m warning, it told me which lane I needed. That was stressful.

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