The Essentials

Apps to Help You Drive This Summer

More and more of us are driving this summer, and the pandemic days of manageable car traffic are now behind us.

It’s time for some road assistance.

Check out Maps.me to get access to a worldwide network of searchable maps, and a bonus — even accessible hiking trails.

Also, iExit is — as its name implies — the guide to getting off the highway. You can search by fuel type, pet friendly lodging and of course food.

And if you’re driving an RV, an indispensable aide is RV LIFE. It’s a GPS mapping system that warns you of upcoming low clearances, narrow passes and even tunnels that prohibit propane.