Weight should be given to minimizing turns. The routing algorithm seems to ignore the number of turns (in favor of shorter route?)
Example: If you can get from point A to point B with a single turn, the simpler route should be recommended over a slightly shorter route that gets there with several alternating left and right turns.
Gershon
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Joseph van Blokland commented
I would prefer a simpler route versus a faster route, with a lot of turns or merges.
I'd like a setting to take the simpler route, if it is only a few minutes longer. -
J Lehman commented
Many times the added efforts of following the maze routes created/generated result in negligible time/distance savings. Why not reduce the driving effort, reduce driving distractions created by the route, and improve attention dedicated to driving safely, instead of turning frequently?
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Michael Young
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I've been wanting this since I started using GPS apps on my phone. I want less complicated directions. I'm willing to drive an extra 5-10 minutes if it means I don't have to worry about as many turns.
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Gershon
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Example: If you can get from point A to point B with a single left turn, this simple route should be preferred over a route that gets there with six alternating left and right turns (even if the simple route is slightly shorter in distance)