Waze shares tips for navigating through busy November events

Many things are happening this month, which is both exciting but also makes it a bit tough to get around. For example, Katharine Harvey’s Light Up Downsview: A Drone Performance this Saturday (Nov 12) is at capacity, so attendees and residents in the area can expect the roads to be busy. The same will be true for other events happening this month including the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (Nov 4 - 13); Santa Claus parades in Ontario throughout November and December; the One of a Kind 2022 Winter Show (Nov 24 - Dec 4); Cavalcade of Lights (Nov 26); and Glow Toronto - Christmas Light Festival & Market (Nov 30 - Dec 31).

Waze wants to help you navigate through these busy travel times with tips you may find useful. Get the full details under the cut.

Plan your drive ahead of time: Waze can help drivers choose the best route to their destination in advance based on traffic patterns. It will even remind you when it's time to leave.

Real-time reports: When using the app, you will see real-time reports of crashes, alternative routes, construction, weather hazards, and traffic conditions—to help you make the best routing choice

Find parking: Need to find a parking lot near your scheduled drive? Once you've planned a drive, simply tap the three dots next to the drive and tap Find parking. This will bring up parking lots on the map close to your destination. Alternatively, after you have started a drive you can tap on the blue down arrow to pull up your drive details and select "P" under "Add a stop." This will pull up parking lot locations near your final destination as pins on the map, with details and the option to "Park here."

Gas station feature: Get the most up-to-date gas location and pricing information. The Waze Gas Station feature notifies drivers of nearby gas stations, prompting users to update the gas prices at specific locations so other Waze users can search for the cheapest prices in their area.