Google Maps: Since the advent of Google Maps, people do not have to think twice before going to an unknown or new place. You just have to enter the location of that place on Google Maps and then Google Maps shows you the route to reach that location. You just have to follow the same route, whether you are traveling by vehicle or on foot.
The terror of Google Maps
Earlier, when people used to go to a new place, they had to stop at various places and ask shopkeepers or local people for directions. After the advent of Google Maps, people do not have to face this hassle. Google Maps has always helped people reach their destination, but many times Google Maps has also taken people to the brink of death. Recently, many such cases have come to light where people have put their lives in danger by using Google Maps.
was taken to the river instead of the hospital
The latest case is from Kerala. Here two boys going to the hospital were using Google Maps, but instead of taking them to the hospital, Google Maps took them to the river, due to which they got badly stuck in the strong current of the river. After getting the information, the administration reached the spot and took out both the boys safely with the help of ropes, which saved their lives.
Another case came to light from Kuruppanathara in Kerala, where four tourists were searching for directions in a car using Google Maps and Google Maps pushed them into the river. Later, local people and police saved the lives of the four tourists.
Do not blindly trust Google Maps
It has been seen many times that people blindly follow the route shown by Google Maps without knowing anything. This can prove to be dangerous for them. Before going to a new and unknown place, understand its route well, so that even if Google Maps does not help you on the way, you can still reach your destination.
Apart from this, keep the numbers of the nearby police station and hospital with you in the area you are going to, use them when needed. During your journey, keep asking the local people for directions to your destination. This will help you cross-check the information given by Google Maps.
Keep these things in mind while using Google Maps
- Before starting the trip, know and understand the route well. Avoid taking the car on unknown and deserted roads.
- Always keep Google Maps updated, so that you can know about the latest routes.
- If Google Maps fails you on the way, seek the help of local people. Local people know the area better than Google Maps.
- Many times we get stuck in a place where there is no internet. Because of this Google Map does not work. To avoid this, download and keep offline maps.
