Users might be restricted from using the keyboard while driving. Presenting past search results (places) or keywords (such as coffee) using the Search template can help them find the right destination without typing. Users can then select a result and begin navigation.
Sample flow
This sample flow shows how the templates might look in Android Auto.
| User action | Where action is performed | Step count after action |
|---|---|---|
| The user taps the Search button from the action strip. |
List template included in the Map + Content template (landing template) 
|
1 |
| The user selects the option to show the map with a list of past results. |
Search template (disabled state) 
|
2 |
| The user selects an item from the list. |
List template included in the Map + Content template 
|
3 |
| The user selects an action from the pane that opens. |
Pane template included in the Map + Content template 
|
4 |
| Navigation begins. |
Navigation template
|
1 (new task) |
