Option to Move Navigation Icons to the Left for Improved Driver Safety
I would like Waze to consider adding an option to move the Speed, Your Trip, Search, and Report an Issue icons from the right side of the screen to the left.
With larger, vertically oriented infotainment screens becoming increasingly common, these icons often sit farther away from the driver’s natural field of vision, especially in left-hand-drive vehicles. This requires drivers to look farther to the right, potentially increasing the time their eyes are off the road.
A simple Left/Right Icon Placement setting would offer three key benefits:
- Improved Safety: Reduces unnecessary eye movement and potentially shortens the time drivers look away from the road.
- Better Accessibility: Places frequently used controls closer to the driver for quicker, more convenient access.
- Greater Flexibility: Accommodates different screen sizes, vehicle configurations, and driver preferences without changing the default layout.
This small interface improvement has the potential to make Waze safer and more practical for everyday driving.
If you agree that drivers should have this option, please vote to help bring this feature to Waze!