People are always discouraged from using mobile phones while driving. This may be seen as wise advice due to the frequency of mobile phone distraction. However, car dashboards have become more tech-friendly and apps are being made to help drivers, so the same mobile handset may prove to be beneficial for anyone who drives. All this require users to handle the phone in a smart and advisable way.

So for times when female drivers hit the road and want to stay geared up for any kind of situation, including vehicle maintenance, safety while driving, etc, here are some apps to help women make the most of their smartphones even if they don’t have a smart car. Just get a smartphone mount and you are good to go miles with these:

MyRaasta App: Raasta Pvt Ltd,  a one-stop solution for car and bike maintenance and repair services, is a go-to platform for today’s consumers. Raasta’s mobile application provides the best-in-class services to the customers at the ease of their doorstep. It acts as a virtual Saathi for women.   MyRaasta has recently launched a new feature of a 24*7 helpline number on the MyRaasta app. The idea is to equip riders and drivers, especially women, with instant assistance in the case of a vehicle breakdown, Flat tire, or other such vehicle-related help. The MyRaasta app is designed for personal use and functionality, enabling users to make everyday life simpler.

bSafe: bSafe is an all in one safety app for women providing varieties of features. It has bSafe alarm that sends the exact location and audio-video of the surrounding areas to the contact previously selected by you. Another feature ‘Follow me’ enables virtual tracking of the user via GPS tracking, until you reach the situation. The fake call feature in this app allows you to fake calls to escape from some unpleasant situation and ‘timer alarm’ helps you to set an auto alarm to keep your guardian informed about your whereabouts. This app is available on Google Playstore and iTunes.

 myPill: myPill may seem a little personal, but this program can be a lifestyle saver—forget your pill or don’t take it at the same time every day and you could find yourself with a little surprise. This handy app also lets women track their cycles and help them to know when they need to pick up a new pack of pills.

Companion: Companion lets your friends virtually walk you home and ensures that you get to your destination safely. You enter your destination, and it tracks your progress. If you start running, drop your phone, or don’t make it to your destination on time, you get a message asking if things are OK. If you don’t respond in 15 seconds, then it alerts your companions. It also has a quick feature to alert the police.

Mint: Mint is the perfect budget management app for almost anyone. It allows you to link your bank accounts so you can monitor your spending and set a monthly budget. It also allows you to categorize your spending so you can see where your money is going.