Potential Magazine Spring 2016 | Page 47

5 things 5 1 2 3 4 5 giving back apps for safe driving Life 360 Family Locator A dream come true for nervous parents, this app allows you to add family members and receive alerts when they arrive at their destination. Real time mapping puts parents at ease when a new driver first begins navigating the roads alone. WAZE The largest community-based travel app, WAZE allows drivers to find the best route based on member-reported alerts, and also sends an ETA to select contacts. It includes turn-by-turn voice navigation and as road conditions change, the app updates automatically to give you the best route. SafeTrek-Hold Until Safe Users can hold the button down on this app when walking in parking lots and other unsafe areas. When the user feels safe, a 4-digit code must be entered when the button is no longer pressed. If no code is entered, police are connected and contacts notified. Circle of