Driver Quick-Start

1Get the app

TourCue is a native app for iPhone and Android, purpose-built for in-car navigation. You do not need to create a TourCue account to join a route.

2Join a route

Your event organizer will share a QR code, a join link, or a 12-character join code. Any of these takes you directly into the route — no account required for open events.

1. 1

   Open the TourCue app

   Launch TourCue on your phone. If this is your first time, the app will ask for location permission — tap Allow While Using App.

2. 2

   Tap Join a Tour

   You can join three ways: scan the QR code your organizer displays, tap the join link they sent via text or email, or tap "Enter code manually" and type the 12-character share token.

3. 3

   Enter your name and tap Join

   Type your name (and car number if requested). For registered events, you'll verify your email first. For lead car drivers, enter the lead car passcode here.

4. 4

   Review the Route Overview, then tap Begin Route

   You land on the Route Overview map showing the full route, stops, and starting instructions. When the group is ready, tap Begin Route to start navigation.

3The navigation screen

Once you tap Begin Route, the map fills your screen and rotates to match your heading. Here’s what you’ll see:

4Cue cards

Cue cards are the turn-by-turn instructions your organizer has written for the route. They appear automatically as you approach each turn — you don’t need to tap anything.

1. 1

   Card appears before the turn

   As you approach a turn, the cue card slides in showing the instruction (e.g., "Turn right on FM 1234 — look for the red barn on the left").

2. 2

   Voice announcement

   A voice announcement reads the instruction aloud as you approach the turn. Keep your volume up so you can hear it over road noise. A mute button is available if needed.

3. 3

   Card dismisses automatically

   Once you've made the turn, the card dismisses and the next one queues up for the following turn.

5Broadcast messages

The organizer can send real-time messages to everyone on the route from the Event Day console — road closures, stop changes, safety alerts, or general announcements. These are separate from caution pins, which the lead car drops to mark hazards.

6Off-route recovery

If you miss a turn, TourCue detects it automatically and helps you get back on track.

1. 1

   Off Route banner appears

   If you stray more than 300 ft from the planned route, an amber "Off Route — turn around" banner appears, a voice announcement plays, and a dashed orange line is drawn on the map showing the way back to the planned route.

2. 2

   Follow the dashed orange line back

   The dashed orange line guides you back to the nearest point on the planned route. When you rejoin within 150 ft, the banner clears automatically and you'll hear "Back on route."

3. 3

   Or tap Get Me There to skip ahead

   If you can't safely turn around — you missed a turn, hit a road closure, or fell too far behind — tap the Get Me There arrow. TourCue asks to confirm, then opens your phone's native Maps app (Apple Maps on iPhone, Google Maps on Android) with directions to the next stop. Use it to catch up, then switch back to TourCue to continue the organized route.

4. 4

   Reset the map if it seems stuck

   If the map doesn't re-center after your phone was locked for a while, tap the circular-arrow button to reset and re-center.

7Tips for a smooth ride

8Lead car drivers

If your organizer gave you the lead car passcode, enter it on the join screen. You’ll see a Lead Car badge and one extra control on the driving screen.

9Privacy & your data

TourCue uses your location only during an active event — to place you on the route and show your car on the convoy map. Live position data is temporary and cleared after the event ends.