Instead, add a strip just below the directions at the top, also with black background and white letters. Add a red X to the left of the abbreviated message, e.g, VEHL 0.5 MI, POLC 0.4 MI for vehicle on side of road, police, etc., and a green check mark to the right. X is to dismiss, check mark to acknowledge. This suggestion will take up less real estate on the screen.
Instead, add a strip just below the directions at the top, also with black background and white letters. Add a red X to the left of the abbreviated message, e.g, VEHL 0.5 MI, POLC 0.4 MI for vehicle on side of road, police, etc., and a green check mark to the right. X is to dismiss, check mark to acknowledge. This suggestion will take up less real estate on the screen.