Route Planning Question
Hi All, I'd like to find a better way to plan my driving routes. The maps feature on smart phones like iPhone are optimized for the fastest route. That often isn't a good route when you are in an R...
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ferndaleflyer wrote:
And for those that have never been where there is “no service” I suppose the answers above are fine. For me I’ll still use paper. I probably drive recreationally more than most and am also older than most. I am also technically challenged.
Google Maps allows you to download areas for offline use. I do it often when traveling internationally when I may not have cell coverage. If you check online, you can find coverage maps for your cell provider but it's usually pretty obvious when you get far from civilization and major roads, there's a good chance you won't have coverage.
I've actually had GM ask if I want to download the route for offline use. I haven't confirmed but I suspect if a substantial part of the route has minimal cell coverage, it tries to think ahead.
If you really are away from cell coverage a lot, there are full blown offline mapping apps where other than periodic updates, they are intended to operate away from the internet.
