Been using Waze for my daily commute for about a year now. It’s basically a navigation app that relies on other drivers reporting stuff in real-time. Way better than just regular Google Maps when you’re trying to avoid traffic jams or speed traps.
Here’s how it works: you put in your destination like any other GPS app, but then you get live updates from other Waze users. People report accidents, cops, potholes, even just slow traffic. And you can tap to confirm hazards too, which is kinda satisfying. The rerouting is pretty smart – it’ll automatically find you a faster way if there’s a backup ahead.
If you drive a lot in cities or deal with bad traffic, you’ll love this app. It’s not perfect – sometimes people report fake cops or outdated stuff – but overall it’s saved me from so many tickets and traffic jams. Definitely worth having on your phone even if you just use it occasionally.