But it’s not just traffic that the app helps you avoid, as RAC Traffic also lets you see detailed information on any road works that are going on, so that you can quickly anticipate any traffic problems that may be coming up and find a quicker route around it to be sure to get your destination without delay.

And if you find yourself broken down anywhere (which, based on our last MOT, is sure to happen to us quite soon) you can even use the app to join and call the RAC, so that they can come out and rescue you. This feature alone was enough to make us quickly install the app on our Nokia Lumia 800.

And if for any reason you want a full route planner on your smartphone – although with Nokia Drive installed on your handset, we can’t think why you would – then you can also upgrade to RAC Traffic+ for just £0.69p and enjoy all the great free features, plus full RAC route planning on your phone for a pleasingly low price.

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