With just a few simple steps on the Google Maps application, users can easily find the address they need to go to. However, in some cases, this application has encountered errors, leading to incorrect directions. This situation can be due to a few reasons below.
Places with similar names
This is a situation that many people encounter when looking for directions on Google Maps. For example, Tran Phu Street can be a place name (Ha Dong, Hanoi) but Hoan Kiem District also has Tran Phu Street. In addition, confusion can also occur with school names, restaurant names (especially with restaurants and eateries with many branches)...
Places with similar names are a common source of confusion.
When searching on a map, Google Maps often has a small line below that gives more specific information about the address, such as the name of the district or city. Users need to clearly identify which ward or district the location belongs to to avoid confusion between two locations with similar names.
Miscalculation compared to reality
When you search for a location and click directions, Google Maps will give you several options for possible routes. By default, the software will prioritize the route with the shortest travel time (ETA).
However, this calculation is difficult to be accurate in Vietnam because data on travel speed and road conditions are not updated closely to reality. Sometimes, the software will choose shortcuts or too small roads to help users save the least time, even though the reality may be the opposite.
Sometimes Google Maps can miscalculate compared to reality.
In unfamiliar places, the best way for users to travel is via major roads. Usually, data on major roads such as traffic conditions and repairs are also updated faster and more accurately.
Data updated at the wrong time
Road data in Vietnam is sometimes updated too late or too early (according to planning but not actually implemented). When finding routes through unfamiliar areas, users should turn on satellite view mode to check the actual status of the routes instead of just viewing in minimalist mode.
However, satellite images in Vietnam are updated slower than in developed countries. Usually, the images taken can be several months behind the actual image. Therefore, users need to compare information from many sources to determine the route before starting.
How to use Google Maps effectively, avoid getting lost
When determining the route from point A to B, users need to determine the means of transportation: by car, motorbike or... on foot. For each type of vehicle, Google has enough data to determine a reasonable route. For example, highways can only be used by cars, while rough, narrow roads can only be used by motorbikes.
If you identify the wrong vehicle, for example, if you are driving a motorbike but identify the vehicle as a car, it is normal for Google Maps to direct you to the highway.
However, Google Maps cannot be 100% accurate, there will be cases where the roads change or unusual incidents that Google has not updated in time. Besides, it is not excluded that the data of Google Maps is wrong (although very rare). Therefore, on the one hand, we rely on the guidance of Google Maps, on the other hand, we must always pay attention to the roads and traffic signs.
THANH TUNG (Synthesis)
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