Traffic; About Tomtom Traffic; The Route Bar - TomTom BRIDGE User Manual

Traffic

About TomTom Traffic

TomTom Traffic is a unique TomTom service providing real-time traffic information. For more
information about TomTom services, go to tomtom.com/services.
In combination with IQ Routes, TomTom Traffic helps you plan the optimum route to your
destination taking into account the current local traffic conditions and the weather.
Your navigation app regularly receives information about the changing traffic conditions. If traffic
jams, heavy rain, snow or other incidents are found on your current route, your navigation app will
offer to replan your route to try and avoid any delays.
The TomTom BRIDGE Hub uses either a permanent connection or a smartphone connection to
connect to TomTom services.
Important: If use your smartphone to connect to TomTom Services and you are outside of the area
covered by your mobile data plan, you may be liable for extra roaming charges while using TomTom
Services.
Note: TomTom services are not available in all countries or regions, and not all services are
available in all countries or regions. For more information on available services in each region, go
to tomtom.com/services.

The route bar

The route bar is shown when you have planned a route. It has an arrival information panel at the
top, and a bar with symbols underneath.
Tip: You can also choose to see a wider route bar showing additional route information (not
available on all devices or apps).
Note: The distance ahead shown by the route bar
The arrival information panel shows the following information:
Tip: If your destination is in a different time zone, you see a plus (+)
or a minus (-) sign and the time difference in hours and half hours in
the arrival information
local time at your destination.
The estimated time that you will arrive at your destination.
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The length of time to drive to the destination from your current
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location.
A parking button is shown near the destination flag when parking is
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available near your destination.
If you have stops on your route, select this panel to change between
information about the next stop and your final destination.
You can choose the information you see
Traffic status - if your TomTom navigation app isn't receiving any traffic
information, a symbol showing traffic with a cross appears underneath
the arrival information panel.
The bar uses symbols to show the following information:
A faster route, if there is traffic on your route.
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 The stops on your route.
Tip: To quickly remove a stop, select it in the route bar and use the
pop-up menu.
depends on the overall length of your route.
panel. The estimated time of arrival is the
on the arrival information panel.
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