Hints on the route

Visual hints

While driving, the screen displays:

• Distance to destination, travel time, and estimated time of arrival.
• Traffic on the route.
• Upcoming turn and the distance to it, as well as the next turn (if less than 2 km away).
• Current speed and the speed limit for the route section.
• Lanes: The lanes that are appropriate for your route are shown in white, and the lanes that aren't are shown in gray.

Camera on the route

While navigating the route, the cursor on the screen will shift to the left or right to display the largest part of the route (it works when the North is always up option is off).

View the entire route

To view the entire route or alternative routes, tap . To go back to an up-close view of the current route segment, tap Continue route.

Quick settings

Tap to access the menu where you can:

• Manage voice navigation and notification volume.
• Change settings:

  • Avoid toll roads
  • Avoid bad and unpaved roads
  • Pin hints in the corner
• Choose a theme.
• Customize cursor appearance.
• Set up map type and road alerts.
• Go to the app settings.

Faster route

Yandex Maps may suggest a faster route while driving:

• To open the route window, tap View.
• To hide the route window, tap Not yet.

Rate a route

Yandex Maps may ask you to rate completed routes.

To rate a route:

1. Select the number of stars.
2. Add evaluation criteria and a comment if you want.
3. Tap Submit.

If you don't want to rate the route, tap Finish.

Speed bumps

When you move along a route or drive in Navigator mode, the app shows speed bumps on your route.

If the distance between speed bumps is less than 150 meters, you'll hear the notification “Several speed bumps ahead”.

Railway crossings

When you move along a route or drive in Navigator mode, the app shows dangerous railway crossings on your route. Voice notifications are enabled by default.

At busy railway crossings, trains pass frequently. To avoid waiting, choose the option without railway crossings when plotting a route.

Checkpoints

If there is a mandatory checkpoint on the route, the app will notify you about it. The checkpoint on the map is marked with . The waiting time at the checkpoint is not taken into account when plotting a route.

Ferry crossings

Routes with a ferry crossing are marked with .

The waiting time at the crossing is not taken into account when plotting a route.

Turn hints

When you approach a difficult junction or intersection, the app shows which lane to use and when to change lanes so that you don't miss a turn. Alice repeats the instructions so that you can follow the route and observe road markings without looking at the screen.

Example

“In 60 meters, keep to the second right lane, then turn left”.

Turn hints are enabled by default. To disable them, turn off voice notifications.

Public transport routes consist of segments. Each segment is represented by a card with hints at the bottom of the screen. Scroll through the cards to see the time and distance of each segment.

You can see the real-time movement of public transport on the selected route. To do this, in the top-right corner of the screen, tap . The map will display transport icons. To hide transport icons, tap .

The cards for metro sections include:

• Exit numbers for transfer stations.
• Numbers of cars to board for the best access to exits and transfers.

During the ride, the screen displays:

• The route to your destination.
• The remaining travel time.
• Car color, make, and registration number.
• The driver's name and rating.

When you're on foot, Yandex Maps show the distance and time to your destination. The app also displays stairs along the way.

Voice notifications about maneuvers are enabled by default. To disable them, tap .

To receive notifications in the background, enable background navigation in the app settings.

When riding a bicycle or a scooter, the screen displays your speed, distance to your destination, and travel time. If you don't interact with the map or follow the marker on the route, the traveling speed isn't shown.

Route sections are highlighted in different colors:

• Green indicates a bike path or a sidewalk.
• Purple indicates roads with traffic.
• Gray indicates a closed area.

The app also displays the number of stairs on the route.

As you move along your route, the app notifies you of the upcoming maneuvers. Voice notifications are enabled by default. To disable them, tap .

To receive notifications in the background, enable background navigation in the app settings.

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