Roads are increasingly becoming more and more challenging to navigate. City roads are now busier and even made more complicated by road designs, cramped-up streets, and the dreaded traffic congestion.  All roads have become difficult to navigate, more so for newbie drivers.

One of the troublesome things when you start learning how to drive is when you actually have to navigate around. It is best to make use of technology to make things simpler for you.

DrivesafePH has listed the top 6 apps that you might find very useful

1. Waze

Waze said they knew there was a way to make traffic suck less, and they have been staying true to that promise since it was built in 2009.

Download it free on both Android and iOS gadgets, connect it to your data and WiFi network, and you’re good to go. Waze then refreshes and installs automatically when in use.

Waze helps you search for your destination depending on how you want it; you may input the entire address or even use a landmark. Choose a starting point or set it up according to the exact location you are in, and get an estimate on your travel time as well.

While on the road, utilize the app’s unique speaking prompter to give turn-by-turn navigation directions and give you the exact location or street name every time. There is an option for a language or voice of your choice.  Additionally, it has real-time reports on road blockages, traffic conditions, and gas prices. 

2. Dibz

We’ve all been there – driving in circles in search of a parking space. The increased number of cars now made it harder to chance upon a decent parking spot.

Dibz is a mobility platform redefining the way you park. It is a parking-space locator mobile application partnered with various locations in the Philippines, allowing you to reserve a parking space anytime and anywhere with just a few clicks. 

Dibz offers pre-booked parking, monthly parking for a long-term lease parking slot, valet services if you are in such a hurry and a condo-parking for tenants and guests. 

3. Philippines Alerts

Newbies and tenured drivers can find this app useful. Philippines Alerts or the “Mga Alerto ng Pilipinas” is the emergency communication app from the government of the Philippines. 

Using this app, you will receive location-specific alerts during emergencies, natural disasters, and other time-sensitive situations.  

It is always best to stay tuned with important or potentially life-saving alerts when you are on the road. Awareness is always key to road safety. 

4. Beepbeep.ph

Beepbeep.ph offers concierge services in your location.

Find the best casa/Talyer valet and have your car picked up for scheduled maintenance, have your LTO registration renewed from the comfort of your home, gain access to 24/7 roadside assistance for road emergencies and you can even hire a designated proffessional driver should the need for one arises.

5. Drivvo

Drivvo allows you to be in control of your car-related expenses, it is very ideal for the cost management of your vehicle. 

The app allows you to create scheduled reminders for maintenance and payments and saves you money by offering you the best choices when it comes to services for your vehicle, supplies, and expenses such as cheap gas prices.

6. DriveSafePH

It is time for all Filipino drivers, both old and new, to have the extensive and right knowledge of Road safety.  

DriveSafe.PH is a social learning platform that provides accessibility to Defensive Driving Education to future Filipino drivers who would like to take the first step in Road Safety.

As the 1st LTO Accredited Online Theoretical Driving Course provider, this learning app which you can take anywhere with you, will help you be a responsible and defensive driver.