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==Just drive around with Waze turned on== | ==Just drive around with Waze turned on== | ||
* The easiest way to improve Waze is just drive around with Waze turned on. Every time you travel, even if you are not using Waze to guide you, turn it on. You don't have to do anything. Waze will use the information from your journey to calculate average speeds at the time you are driving, check for errors and improve road layout. It learns the direction of roads and which turns are allowed. The more data, the more accurate it will be. | * The easiest way to improve Waze is just drive around with Waze turned on. Every time you travel, even if you are not using Waze to guide you, turn it on. You don't have to do anything. Waze will use the information from your journey to calculate average speeds at the time you are driving, check for errors and improve road layout. It learns the direction of roads and which turns are allowed. The more data, the more accurate it will be. | ||
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Driving on a road that is not in Waze yet? Record it while driving: | Driving on a road that is not in Waze yet? Record it while driving: | ||
[[File:App Report.png|frameless|35px|left]] Tap Report | [[File:App Report.png|frameless|35px|left]] Tap Report<br /><br /> | ||
[[File: | [[File:App Map Issue.png|frameless|40px|left]] Tap Map Issue<br /><br /> | ||
[[File:Pave from App.png|frameless|90px|left]][[File:Pave_drive.PNG|frameless|80px|right]] | |||
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Select Pave and then tap the Pave button<br /> | |||
Continue driving with Waze open as you pave the new road. You'll see a red road appear in red.<br /><br /> | |||
Once you've finished, tap the Map issue icon on the left side of the map and tap Stop. | Once you've finished, tap the Map issue icon on the left side of the map and tap Stop. | ||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
The road must be confirmed in the editor. You can [[User:Moweez/SouthAsiaSupport/Editing/Quickstart | |||
The road must be confirmed in the editor. You can [[User:Moweez/SouthAsiaSupport/Editing/Quickstart|edit yourself]], or warn another editor by [[User:Moweez/SouthAsiaSupport/Waze_App/Mapping_while_driving#Report Map Issues|reporting a Map Issue]]. Oh, and of course, this will give you [https://support.google.com/waze/answer/6273654?hl=en&ref_topic=6073110&visit_id=637004548249428482-610172072&rd=1 points] as well! | |||
'''Preferring a video over text?''' | '''Preferring a video over text?''' | ||
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==Validate new roads with Pacman== | ==Validate new roads with Pacman== | ||
[[File:Pacman roads.png|80px|frameless|right]] | [[File:Pacman roads.png|80px|frameless|right]] | ||
Newly mapped roads show dots in the App. Many Wazers call these Pacman-roads, as driving there will transform you into pacman munching the dots. Well done! You add new information to the roads, and let the system know they really exists. In turn, you just earned extra [https://support.google.com/waze/answer/6273654?hl=en&ref_topic=6073110&visit_id=637004548249428482-610172072&rd=1 points]! It can take up to a few days, before the road will lose the dots in your App and appear confirmed. So you might as well do this several times. | Newly mapped roads show dots in the App. Many Wazers call these Pacman-roads, as driving there will transform you into pacman munching the dots. Well done! You add new information to the roads, and let the system know they really exists. In turn, you just earned extra [https://support.google.com/waze/answer/6273654?hl=en&ref_topic=6073110&visit_id=637004548249428482-610172072&rd=1 points]! It can take up to a few days, before the road will lose the dots in your App and appear confirmed. So you might as well do this several times.<!-- | ||
<!--Pacman Roads | Pacman Roads | ||
Unconfirmed roads marked with dots (cookies) that have not been driven upon since being created or significantly edited in the Waze Map Editor. Driving over these roads earns you points and turns your car icon into a Pacman-type character that "munches the dots". | Unconfirmed roads marked with dots (cookies) that have not been driven upon since being created or significantly edited in the Waze Map Editor. Driving over these roads earns you points and turns your car icon into a Pacman-type character that "munches the dots". | ||
What are those dots on some of the roads? | What are those dots on some of the roads? | ||
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==Report Map Issues== | ==Report Map Issues== | ||
Having trouble routing? Report a Map Issue. | Having trouble routing? Report a Map Issue. | ||
[[File:App Report.png|frameless|35px|left]] Tap Report | [[File:App Report.png|frameless|35px|left]] Tap Report<br /><br /> | ||
[[File:App Map Issue.png|frameless| | |||
[[File:App Map Issue.png|frameless|40px|left]] Tap Map Issue<br /><br /> | |||
You can add a description if you have the time for it. Of course, don't type while driving! | You can add a description if you have the time for it. Of course, don't type while driving! | ||
An editor will handle your report. If something is unclear, you might get additional questions. | An editor will handle your report. If something is unclear, you might get additional questions. For every report and reaction, Waze grants you with extra [https://support.google.com/waze/answer/6273654?hl=en&ref_topic=6073110&visit_id=637004548249428482-610172072&rd=1 points]. | ||
Too busy to report? Let us know what needs to be improved when you have time. Go to the [https://www.waze.com/livemap Livemap], and click on the location to report a problem. | Too busy to report? Let us know what needs to be improved when you have time. Go to the [https://www.waze.com/livemap Livemap], and click on the location to report a problem. | ||
==Report Hazards on the road== | ==Report Hazards on the road== | ||
You can warn your fellow Wazers for potholes, police checks, | You can warn your fellow Wazers for potholes, police checks, accidents and road closures etc.. | ||
Press the [[File:App Report.png|22px|frameless]]Report button again and choose the applicable icon. With a data connection, the warnings will be visible on the map immediately | Press the [[File:App Report.png|22px|frameless]]Report button again and choose the applicable icon. With a data connection, the warnings will be visible on the map immediately. | ||
==Add Petrol | [https://www.facebook.com/WazeIndia/videos/1944289672269836/ Long-pressing the report button] gives 3 instant report options for quick reporting of hazards, police and traffic jams. Your fellow Wazers will be grateful, and Waze thanks you with extra [https://support.google.com/waze/answer/6274002?hl=en&ref_topic=6263925&vid=1-635760890790887372-658048314 points]. | ||
Want to see the Petrol | |||
[[File:App Report.png|frameless|35px|left]] Tap Report | ==Add Petrol Stations and other important Places== | ||
Want to see the Petrol Stations on the map, and be able to search for it? Add it to the Waze map: | |||
[[File:App Report.png|frameless|35px|left]] Tap Report | |||
[[File:He_add_place.png|frameless|35px|left]] <br /><br />Choose Place | [[File:He_add_place.png|frameless|35px|left]] <br /><br />Choose Place | ||
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* Fill in the details and choose <i>Gas Station</i> as category | * Fill in the details and choose <i>Gas Station</i> as category | ||
You can add other important places as well using this method. | You can [https://support.google.com/waze/answer/6262592?hl=en add other important places] as well using this method. Did I forget to mention that the more details you fill in, the more [https://support.google.com/waze/answer/6273654?hl=en&ref_topic=6073110&visit_id=637004548249428482-610172072&rd=1 points] you get? | ||
==More== | |||
* All info about [https://support.google.com/waze the Waze App] | |||
* You want to make a change to the map directly? Here is our [[User:Moweez/SouthAsiaSupport/Editing/Quickstart|Editing Quick Start]] | |||
* Questions or suggestions? Contact via the [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=19 forum] of your country, or join our [http://bit.ly/WazeSouthAsia-SlackInvite support chat platform] at Slack. <br><br> | |||
[[File:Kingwaze.jpg|25px|frameless]] <big>''Enjoy your ride!''</big> | |||
Latest revision as of 13:17, 17 May 2020
South Asia support pages
Improving the map while driving
Just drive around with Waze turned on
- The easiest way to improve Waze is just drive around with Waze turned on. Every time you travel, even if you are not using Waze to guide you, turn it on. You don't have to do anything. Waze will use the information from your journey to calculate average speeds at the time you are driving, check for errors and improve road layout. It learns the direction of roads and which turns are allowed. The more data, the more accurate it will be.
- When you later use Waze for directions, you'll benefit from better routes using the information you helped collect
- You don't need to make special trips with Waze. In fact Waze works best on your regular trips
- With Waze on, you'll get free road reports on local traffic conditions automatically
- Last but not least, for every km driven with Waze on, you gain points to increase your level
Add a missing road on your trip
Driving on a road that is not in Waze yet? Record it while driving:
Tap Report
Tap Map Issue
Select Pave and then tap the Pave button
Continue driving with Waze open as you pave the new road. You'll see a red road appear in red.
Once you've finished, tap the Map issue icon on the left side of the map and tap Stop.
The road must be confirmed in the editor. You can edit yourself, or warn another editor by reporting a Map Issue. Oh, and of course, this will give you points as well!
Preferring a video over text?
Validate new roads with Pacman
Newly mapped roads show dots in the App. Many Wazers call these Pacman-roads, as driving there will transform you into pacman munching the dots. Well done! You add new information to the roads, and let the system know they really exists. In turn, you just earned extra points! It can take up to a few days, before the road will lose the dots in your App and appear confirmed. So you might as well do this several times.
Report Map Issues
Having trouble routing? Report a Map Issue.
Tap Report
Tap Map Issue
You can add a description if you have the time for it. Of course, don't type while driving! An editor will handle your report. If something is unclear, you might get additional questions. For every report and reaction, Waze grants you with extra points.
Too busy to report? Let us know what needs to be improved when you have time. Go to the Livemap, and click on the location to report a problem.
Report Hazards on the road
You can warn your fellow Wazers for potholes, police checks, accidents and road closures etc..
Press the Report button again and choose the applicable icon. With a data connection, the warnings will be visible on the map immediately.
Long-pressing the report button gives 3 instant report options for quick reporting of hazards, police and traffic jams. Your fellow Wazers will be grateful, and Waze thanks you with extra points.
Add Petrol Stations and other important Places
Want to see the Petrol Stations on the map, and be able to search for it? Add it to the Waze map:
Tap Report
Choose Place
- Use the in-app camera to take a picture, then tap forward .
- Fill in the details and choose Gas Station as category
You can add other important places as well using this method. Did I forget to mention that the more details you fill in, the more points you get?
More
- All info about the Waze App
- You want to make a change to the map directly? Here is our Editing Quick Start
- Questions or suggestions? Contact via the forum of your country, or join our support chat platform at Slack.
Enjoy your ride!