Web 2.0 has just moved in a new direction–then it signaled a turn, stepped on the brakes, and parked.
kohring is a flash developer from Japan who incorporated google maps in a REALLY fun new application. He coded a driving simulator that uses Google maps as the backdrop.
If your internet connection is fast, the video is nearly seamless (it boasts 40 frames/second). If your reflexes are fast, you can drive through the streets of Tokyo, London, Manhattan, or the Google plex without crashing.
Give it a whirl: http://geoquake.jp/en/webgame/DrivingSimulatorGM/