Google Maps navigation tips and safety settings guide

A comprehensive online course helps users of all skill levels learn to navigate Google Maps on desktop, covering map exploration, Street View, place search, and directions for various transport modes. The tutorial uses examples from locations worldwide and is paced for easy following.

A separate guide explains how to prevent Google Maps from routing drivers onto narrow, steep, or otherwise unsafe roads. It identifies the “Prefer fuel‑efficient routes” option as the cause of such detours and provides step‑by‑step instructions for Android and iPhone to disable the setting, along with advice on using offline maps for safer travel.

Both pieces aim to improve user safety and efficiency when using the popular navigation app.