New instructions for crossroad junctions/interchange
In the UK, there has been an ongoing debate on the most effective way to map crossroad junctions where drivers have to cross a main road without priority, as shown in this image:
https://imgur.com/bpKJi9R
The default instructions do not include guidance for routes that go straight, leading to URs for missing instructions even when no turns are required. As there's no instruction, the driver may not realise they have to give way/stop, leading to a potential accident.
If we were to add a "Continue" instruction, it may imply priority, which is not the case, and again, this may lead to an accident.
This suggestion is to have two new instructions for these situations:
- Stop, then continue
- Give Way (or Yeild in US English) and continue
This will inform the user that they need to take action, but a turn isn't involved and shouldn't lead to confusion.
Thanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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Laura Chandler commented
We do really need "give way at the junction, before carrying straight on"
If you are going to give instructions, they are really unsafe without this part at UK vaguely marked backcountry crossroads, or those without traffic lights.We have many drivers locally that clearly don't use their eyes anymore and just follow satnav/waze instructions to carry straight on, without acknowledging the physical GIVE WAY signs! We are seeing more and more serious incidents due to this.
I guess we could just outlaw satnavs in the UK instead to get back to people reading signage.
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Karen Gunning commented
I know of one accident were Waze gave instructions about distance to junction and in the dark a young driver drove straight through a junction into a 40 foot lorry. I have reported a separate junction where the same thing happens. Waze urgently need to look into this.
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dan taylor commented
The issue i reported was the lack of junction, 60mph road over a blind summit and suddenly theres a t junction on a very busy road,waze has the junctions marked on tbe wrong roads, its an accident
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Pineaa commented
I agree with "At the junction, continue straight"!
We get so many URs about this, and it would keep complexity low while still providing important instructions to drivers -
Martin S
commented
+1 for Stephen's "At the junction, continue straight"
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Stephen commented
"At the junction, continue straight" would cover both give way and stop junctions and reduce complexity. It's a pity that so many good uservoice suggestions don't fit with the roadmap.
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Roy (Volunteer Map Editor)
commented
Where is the difference between "At the roundabout - go straight on" and "At the junction - go straight on" when ALL Waze instruction have an implicit "when it is safe to do so" associated. The driver is responsible in all circumstances.
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Liz Hoyland commented
this would be really useful to me with the type of roads nearby to my home. Often signage is obscured by trees/foliage and these areas are typically not well lit if at all.
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Finn McCool
commented
These instructions are critical in the UK. Whilst it is the driver's responsibility to be looking out for give ways, often lack of investment in road infrastructure by local authorities means that line markings practically disappear and Give Way signs get damaged or obscured.
These instructions would be a cost effective life saver for drivers in these situations.
Also, the lack of warnings by apps including Waze were mentioned at a coroner's inquest into the deaths of two young people and their unborn child at the site of one of these junctions where it was practically impossible to determine it was give way.
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LindaH
commented
Almost killed myself in 2 different places twice in the last week by Waze not notifying me about having to give way at road intersections. Please notify about give ways!
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PealRinger
commented
+1 This is the most common UR complaint in Waze where a minor rural road crosses a more major highway.
This has always needed a specific instruction rather than trying to reuse the existing instructions and TIOs.
Adding both a 'Give Way' and 'Stop, then Continue' options should provide the right options to allow all countries to adopt this to local rules.
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Chris Coulson commented
+lots... I've always been against the use of the continue *navigation* instruction as a proxy for a proper "stop/give way/caution/etc" *warning* instruction, because of the risk of implying priority as Keith notes above, whilst fully understanding that in some cases there very much is a need for Waze to give the user *some* sort of heads-up about an oncoming junction.
So having a proper dedicated instruction for this, leaving "continue" to act solely as an aid to choosing the correct route through a junction, would be very much appreciated. More so than being given the ability to mark speed humps...
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James K
commented
+1 Overdue feature, absolutely brilliant for those country roads
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Ian Ross commented
This has been needed for a while now, but with the recent introduction of permanent hazards, it has become much more important to add this to the list.
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Martin S
commented
Good plan
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Pickled Scot commented
100%. We have too many junctions up here that can be obscured and I think this would save a lot of accidents of people trying to stop very quickly on icy roads up in the Highlands.
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Titchy_
commented
100%. Often give way signs can be obscured by trees/shrubbery so an audible warning could save lives. We get lots of URs about this.