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Originally Posted by Deschodt View Post
Yes, it's alright but.... Waze is also famous for detouring you off an easy drive to save 30 seconds. It also forgot a tunnel existed leading to the golden gate bridge for several weeks, leading to total WTF detours... As I recall it originated in Israel and sent an armored israeli vehicle in a palestinian camp where the occupants were killed.... I mean, I'm sure they upgraded it many times but don't follow blindly...

Overall I don't use it for directions so much as a for a quick check of conditions before the drive , and 90% for police/obstacles warning... that's useful. For safety, ya know...
I’ve always felt like GPS apps should have an “avoid ghetto” feature for that exact reason. Waze has given me a nice tour of sketchy areas around LAX over the years. Fine during the day, but at night I stay on the interstate and major streets.
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