Are CB radios still worth it?

It’s good you mention it, so other drivers know what NOT to do. The solution is actually simple. Take the next safe exit. Google maps also already knows this problem, which is why it will automatically reroute you. No need to touch the phone, unless you want to cancel the reroute, which is just one click and federally legal. No more than one click, though.

It’s also very important you learn how to use Siri (on the iPhone) or the voice command on your Android or other smartphone. There is a whole lot that can be said about this, but luckily there are many YouTube videos that can teach you how to call numbers, open up apps, change routes, and many other commands right from your bluetooth. No need to touch the phone at all. Also, look into the tools that people with visual impairments use.

 

I’ve gotten used to it. Hahaha. My display is 5.5 inches, and on my next smartphone upgrade this year, I’ll probably get a bigger one.

There is a way to transfer your smartphone screen to a TV or tablet. You can do it through an HDMI cable or wirelessly through “Screen Mirroring” which will work on a “smart TV” and also probably a tablet/iPad.

 

I’m not “exactly” sure, but my guess is anyone actively using Google maps or Waze (owned by Google) agrees to share their GPS location along with speed and whatnot. In Waze, which I do not actively use, people can report just about anything from cops hiding to debris on the road.

 

I’m not sure how often Google maps traffic alerts update. Maybe it’s every minute. What I do know is you must have data reception or it won’t work. That’s the reason why I say you want to have AT&T or Verizon to do this. If your phone is losing data reception throughout your route, then it won’t work well.

You don’t have to look at your phone constantly. I rarely look at it. I also have a Garmin GPS running, but honestly I don’t need any of these gadgets to get from point A to B as I’ve already done my trip plan beforehand, and know where I’m supposed to be going. I’ve been doing OTR for 6 years.