Ipad maps directions bar

[blacksheep]

So if I'm searching for something on my iPad in Google maps - say halfords it comes up with routes to that destination and a route picker/mode of transportation picker on the left that takes up about 1/4 of the screen. If I get rid of this with the little arrow it removes all the found items. Is there a way to see the full map and search for a place (with the ipad)?

[blacksheep]

Guessing im not alone/nobody knows how to change or knows what I mean.