[header] How to check traffic [title] Open google maps on your device. [step] If you are using a computer with a web browser, go to. If you are using a phone or tablet, open the google maps app. 
You can download the app for free from your device's app store if you don't have it already, even if you don't have a google account. [substeps] On your phone, the google maps icon will mostly appear as a little section of map with a dark pink bubble and a lowercase " g.