About Maps and Navigation

You can view your current position and destination on a map and get turn-by-turn navigational assistance.

DriverMateutilizes the Google Maps functionality included in the Android platform. For each event, drivers have access to view the event location on the 2D map, see current traffic conditions and view the location on Google street view. You can also launch turn by turn navigation to the location using Google Nav.

Map Configurations

Maps can be configured by clicking on the Menu button on the title bar and selecting the GPS and Maps option from the Settings screen.

Table 1. GPS and Map Settings
Setting Description
Map Navigation App Specifies the mapping option that DriverMate should target for navigation.
Map Search Method
  1. GPS Coordinates: GPS coordinates are used for navigation. The physical address would need to be determined by Google.
  2. Location Name: Both the location and address are used for navigation.
  3. Location Address: Only address is used for navigation.