Technical experts recommend that drivers adjust some basic settings in the Google Maps application before setting off on any trip, to ensure a smoother and safer driving experience. These settings include:

Vehicle Profile Customization: The app allows you to select the engine type (gasoline, diesel, hybrid, or electric) through the navigation settings, which helps improve the accuracy of route information and provide convenient options for fuel or charging stations.

Download maps offline: This is an essential feature when driving in areas with poor coverage or during foreign travel, as it ensures that navigational directions continue to work in the absence of an Internet connection.

Route sharing: This feature allows you to share progress and ETA details with family or friends, for increased safety over long distances or unfamiliar roads.

Music and media playback controls: Favorite audio apps (like podcasts and music) can be linked directly to navigation settings to avoid distracting app switching while driving.

Determine departure or arrival time: This feature helps accurately estimate traffic congestion times based on usual timings, to ensure reaching the destination on time.