Cell phones give you access to GPS tracking. This means that you do not have to worry about getting lost or carrying a bunch of maps to get you to where you want to go. Most phones already have this feature installed, but if you have a phone that does not have this program, not to worry, you have several ways of getting it installed quickly and cheaply.GPS: what does it do and how does it work?A GPS tracking program on your phone can pinpoint your exact location and give you directions from your current location to another, right on your phone. It accomplishes this by sending signals to satellite dishes in space, which record your location and send the signal back to your phone, allowing you to see your exact location on the phone's screen. This same map can also show you how to get to another address without having to look on a paper map or even stopping to ask for directions.Make sure you have coverage in the area where you want to get a GPS signal, if you lose touch with the cell phone towers, you lose access to the tracking service. What happens if your phone does not have GPS tracking?In the event your phone does not automatically come with the GPS tracking program, you can easily download the app for your phone from any app store. You can get some of them for free, while other more advanced programs charge an upfront fee or a nominal monthly usage fee. Either way, you can freely roam without a care in the world.You never have to worry about getting lost again if you know how to use your cell phone's GPS tracking feature. Let your travels begin!