Think about finding your way around now versus before GPS apps. How has it changed the way you get around?

B Natural answer

GPS apps have changed the way I travel because I can be more flexible. Before, I would study a route, carry a paper map, and sometimes worry about missing a turn. Now I usually leave with just my phone, which helps me figure things out on my own if I'm in an unfamiliar part of town. It also means I make last-minute changes more easily. If a road is closed or a place is farther than I expected, I can adjust right away. The main downside is that I pay less attention to where I am, so I feel less confident without the app. Still, I think the whole experience is less stressful than it used to be, especially when I'm in a hurry or using public transport in a new city.

Key phrases in this answer

• figure things out on my own — solve a problem without help“I can figure things out on my own, even in a new area.”
• last-minute changes — changes made very close to the time something happens“GPS apps make last-minute changes much easier when plans shift.”
• less stressful — not as hard or mentally tiring“Using GPS makes travel feel less stressful for me.”
• check the map — look at a map to plan where to go“I always check the map before I head out in a new city.”
• turn around a lot — change direction repeatedly because you are unsure where to go“Without GPS, I used to turn around a lot on side streets.”
• plug in the destination — enter a place into a navigation app“I just plug in the destination and start driving.”