5 smart tech tips for the best road trip this holiday season

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AAA predicted 54.6 million people would travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving. That’s a 1.5% increase over 2021 and 98% of pre-pandemic volumes. 49 million said they would travel by car.

This year was projected to be the third busiest for Thanksgiving travel since AAA started tracking in 2000. Here are a few pro tips to save you time and money on your next road trip.

Find cheaper fuel

It can be worth driving a few extra miles for cheaper fuel — but it’s best to know where you’re going, or you’ll waste more gas. Search for the cheapest gas stations nearby using the Waze app. NOTE: Gas prices are crowdsourced, so they might not always be up to date.

Here’s how it works:

  • Open the Waze app.
  • Tap the Where to? search bar and then tap the Gas stations icon.
  • Your device will start looking for the closest stations, with prices for each one.

Want to see gas stations listed in order of price? Here’s how:

  • Open the Waze app.
  • Tap My Waze, then tap the settings icon at the top-left corner.
  • Tap Gas stations.
  • Select Price in the Sort stations by section.

With Google Maps, you can search for gas stations in your area and along your route after putting directions into the app. The prices for each station will automatically pop up. Tap or click here for instructions to save on gas with your map app.

You can also use the GasBuddy app. The app also has a savings program that allows you to save as much as 25 cents a gallon. You can save by submitting your receipt to GasBuddy or signing up for its rewards program.

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Send an alert if you’re running late

When you’re running late, take a moment to let your family and friends know when you’ll be with them by sharing your route.

To share your ETA in Google Maps:

  • Tap Directions, choose your destination, then Start.
  • Swipe up and select Share trip progress.
  • Choose a contact and tap Share. Your location is shared only until you arrive.

To share your ETA in Apple Maps:

  • Look up your destination, then tap Directions and pick your route.
  • Once you’re in navigation mode, say, “Hey Siri, share my ETA with my friend.”
  • Say your friend’s Temp Mail name so Siri can recognize the person in your contacts list. Your friend will get a notification that you’re on the way.

To share your ETA in Waze

  • Start navigating to your destination, then tap Share drive.
  • You can use a messaging app, email or tap More options to copy or save the link.
  • Your recipient will get a link where they can view your drive and ETA.

Use voice commands

You want both hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road while driving. That can be tough when you’re trying to find your way.

Use your voice instead. Try these commands, starting with “Hey Siri” or “OK, Google”:

  • “Get directions to (insert a location).”
  • “Give me directions home.”
  • “Where am I?”
  • “How long until I get there?”
  • “Find a gas station.”

Plan when to leave the house

It’s easy to open your navigation app and see the current traffic, but what if you want to see the expected traffic conditions tomorrow or next week?

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