Reminder: time to take a break!
We suggest introducing notifications that would remind drivers to take a 10 minute break when they have driven for 2 hours non-stop, and after a 4 hour drive would suggest taking a 20 minute power nap.
Research by the Latvian Road Traffic Safety Directorate shows that 11,7% of drivers are at high risk of falling asleep, and 1/3 of all drivers have experienced falling asleep at the wheel for a second in the last year.
By reminding drivers how important it is to take breaks, Waze can help prevent tragic accidents and save lives.
Latvian Road Traffic Safety Directorate
CSDD
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We are currently not planning on adding resting alerts or reminders.
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Anonymous
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Nope, definetly nope, useless notifications will disctract from road and make negative effect.
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Jānis Mateuss commented
Dumb idea. Don't distract the user with unnecessary notifications. The drivers know themselves when to stop for a pitstop or a snack, and who needs sleep every 4h?
Paid-for virtue signal from CSDD busy body do goodeds. Ignore this idea.
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Dzons
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This idea won't hurt anybody, so why not, might actually help some.
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SS.COM
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Хорошая идея!
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Chris Compo
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For long journeys. I know us car drivers don't need to log our hours, some people need reminding to take a break. Maybe after 2 or 3 hours Waze could suggest you take a break.
Keep people alert and safe