Google Maps for Android: how to know if there are traffic jams near you

Google Maps for Android phones allows the user to access traffic information near their current location. With the feature, you can see which routes are bottled and how much time will be lost if that route is used. In this way, the service can help you define the best path before you even leave the place where you are.

Check out, in this tutorial, the step-by-step guide to accessing the function and figuring out which way to avoid getting to the destination faster.

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Step 1. Open the app and tap the car icon at the bottom. Then access the traffic information that appears on the screen, as shown in the image below.

Way to find traffic information nearby with Google Maps for Android

Step 2. The "Delays" option shows how much time will be lost in bottling if the described route is chosen. The traffic type indication (light or heavy) is displayed below the delay indication. Note that at the top of the screen the map also shows the exact location of the problem, as well as the name of the street or highway.

Information about delays when choosing a route on Google Maps for Android

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