The age of smartphones has provided drivers with tons of apps designed to keep them connected and 
make driving and navigating safer and easier. If you’re looking for essential apps for every driver, consider downloading these five.
- GasBuddy
When you need to fuel up and you want to make sure you’re getting the cheapest gas in the area, GasBuddy can help. Highly rated and downloaded nearly 90 million times, this app lists the nearest gas stations and their prices, so you’re not frustrated by lower prices a few miles after you’ve left the pump. Its extensive database includes more than 150,000 U.S. gas stations. GasBuddy also offers users special deals, cashback offers, and savings at select stations. If gas prices are about to surge, it alerts you so you can fill up before they do.
Download GasBuddy if you want to make your gas money go further.
- PlugShare
If you drive an electric vehicle and need to find a place to plug-in rather than a gas station, PlugShare’s got you covered. It provides drivers with information about more than 300,000 public car charging stations around the world. Use filters such as plug type, network, and station rating to narrow your search. PlugShare also allows users to add charging stations, leave reviews, and upload photos to help other drivers. Depending on the location, you might be able to pay directly through the app as well.
Download PlugShare to save time if you’re an electric vehicle owner.
- Parkopedia
Easily find the perfect parking spot in the city using Parkopedia. This app has access to more than 70 million parking spaces in 15,000 cities and 50 countries. Simply enter your location, see which parking spots are available, get real-time rates, then receive directions to your chosen space or lot. You can refine your search by parking type — indoor, outdoor, free, paid — and payment method.
Download Parkopedia if you want to simplify parking in your hometown as well as when traveling to unfamiliar cities.
- Roadtrippers
Roadtrippers helps drivers plan and navigate road trips in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. The app features trip guides and millions of recommendations and reviews for hotels, restaurants, nearby attractions, parks, scenic overlooks, and more. Use the app to plan your itinerary and find great places to visit on your road trip.
Download Roadtrippers to create the perfect road voyage and discover incredible sites on your route.
- Waze
Waze offers drivers a revolutionary way to navigate and avoid traffic and road hazards. As a social navigating app, it includes data submitted by other users to provide you with real-time traffic alerts and rerouting options. You can also see where others have flagged things like potholes, construction zones, policing, and even roadkill.
Download Waze if you want to improve your driving experience while getting accurate turn-by-turn directions.
From cutting-edge navigation to planning a great road trip, a slew of smartphone apps have made driving easier and more efficient. Make sure you use these apps before you hit the road and never while you’re behind the wheel.
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