Google Maps has no wrong turns

If you’re driving with turn-by-turn directions and you make a wrong turn, Google Maps doesn’t say “you made a wrong turn.” It simply reroutes you. The interface is responsive to your action or inaction, always maintaining a continuous route to your destination.

This is an interesting variation of the general design principle Prefer undo to confirmation steps.


References

Conversation with David Holz, 2019/10/29

What would life be like with no wrong turns?

Last updated 2023-07-13.