If you still need evidence that blindly trusting Google Maps is never a good idea, here's the story of several Formula 1 fans who ended up in the middle of the desert after following the faster route suggested by the app.
Shelby Easler revealed on TikTok how she was heading back to Los Angeles after the Formula 1 race in Las Vegas, only to be rerouted by Google Maps to avoid a dust storm on Interstate 15. According to Google Maps, the new route would have saved them 50 minutes, so the driver decided to follow the app's suggestion and leave the interstate.
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