Recently, a car fell from a half-built bridge in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Three people traveling in the car died in the accident. According to police, the car was following the Google Map location and the map led them to an incomplete bridge.
Before the driver could understand anything, the car fell straight from the bridge into the Ramganga river. This accident occurred between 5 and 6 a.m. There was thick fog at the time. Because of this, the people sitting in the car did not know that the bridge was half built.
Nowadays, the use of Google Map is very common. Most people keep Google Map activated in their car or mobile to get an accurate location as soon as they leave home. After this accident, questions arise: Can Google Map show the wrong path? Is it right to blindly trust Google Maps?
So, today, in the news of need, we will talk about Google Map. You will also learn that-
How does Google Map work? Can Google Map also make mistakes?
Expert: Ishan Sinha, Cyber Expert, New Delhi
Question: What is Google Map? Answer: Google Map is a very popular web mapping service developed by Google. In this, the map is visible with the help of satellite. Through this you can see the distance between your location and any place like a road, hotel, gas pump, hospital, etc. To do this, you must have a mobile, tablet or laptop.
Question: Can Google Map show wrong path? Answer – Cybersecurity expert Ishan Sinha says that in general, Google Map does not show the wrong path. However, in certain circumstances, incorrect route information may be displayed on your digital display. Understand this from the graph below.
Question: Is it right to trust Google Map completely?
Answer – Not at all, it is not right to blindly trust Google Map. Sometimes the map may show the wrong path for certain reasons. Such as-
If a new road has been built and it is not updated on Google Map, it may give incorrect information. The road is closed due to heavy rain, storm or storm. Even in such a situation, Google Map may give wrong information. Google Map works via GPS signals. Even if there is no network in a given location, it can give incorrect information.
Question: What things should be kept in mind while using Google Map?
Answer: Google Map is completely based on online web technology. Like other countries around the world, many people in India also travel with the help of Google Maps. One of the main reasons for this is that it is a free app. Thanks to this, any route or location can be discovered with one click.
Apart from this, Google Map also saves us time by showing us shortcut routes. However, sometimes it can also make mistakes, for which users may have to suffer the consequences. So it is important to keep certain things in mind while using it.
See it in the graph below-
Question: How does Google Map know if there is a traffic jam on a road or not?
Answer: When we search for a location on our mobile, Google Map also shows the traffic situation at that location. But have you ever wondered how Google knows if there is a traffic jam or not? Has Google installed cameras everywhere?
It’s not like that. Google Map does it with our help. In fact, when we search for a location, Google Map discovers how many mobile phones are active along that route. Also, how fast are these mobile phone users progressing?
Based on this data, Google indicates whether or not there is a traffic jam on a road.
Question: How does Google Map show the estimated time to reach a route?
Answer: When we search for a location on Google Map, the map analyzes a lot of things. It also includes all routes related to that location and time of active mobile phone users passing through that route. Based on this analysis, the map shows the estimated time to reach the destination.
Question: Is there any threat to our privacy due to Google Map tracking?
Answer- Cybersecurity expert Ishan Sinha says that Google Map tracking can pose a threat to our privacy. In fact, Google Map tracks our location and activities. Although Google claims to take full care of the privacy of its users. It does not share users’ location with anyone. However, activate Google Map location only when you need it.
Technology is a boon to us, but relying too much on it can also be dangerous. Google Map is a good web mapping service. However, Google’s estimates do not always have to be accurate. Often the path he has shown may turn out to be wrong. There can be many technical reasons for this. Therefore, when embarking on a new path, be careful and careful with yourself.
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