Traffic Information In Route Planning; Historical Traffic; Real-Time Traffic Information (Tmc) - Blaupunkt New York 800 Truck Operating Instructions Manual

6.1.8 Traffic information in route planning

The recommended route is not always the same between two points. Offline statistical traffic
information (historical speed information or traffic patterns) can be taken into account in the
route calculation based on the time of day and the day of week whenever suitable data exists.
In addition, real-time traffic information can help you avoid current traffic events like temporary
road closures or a traffic jam caused by an accident. Both functions are subject to data
availability.
You can display the historical traffic information on the map if you browse the map and select
this option from the More menu. A 2D map is displayed with road segments coloured by the
density of the traffic in the given period. The current information is shown when you open the
screen. Modify the day of week and the time of day to see the desired period.
You can display the live traffic information on the map if you browse the map and select this
option from the More menu. A 2D map is displayed with road segments coloured by the
severity of traffic events. Tap the event type icon at the road segment and then tap the
button to get information about the traffic event.

6.1.8.1 Historical traffic

If statistical traffic information is stored with the map data, Blaupunkt Navigation can take
them into account when planning a route. In normal cases, these statistics help you avoid
usual traffic jams on the given day of week in the given hour but in some cases like on public
holidays that fall on normal weekdays, they can be misleading. You can disable this feature in
Traffic settings (page 78).
You can display statistical traffic information on the map if you browse the map and select this
option from the More menu.

6.1.8.2 Real-time traffic information (TMC)

TMC (Traffic Message Channel) can provide you with the real-time status of the traffic. Route
calculation can avoid road blocks or unexpected traffic jams caused by an accident.
TMC is a specific application of the FM Radio Data System (RDS) used for broadcasting real-
time traffic and weather information.
Using traffic information is enabled by default in Blaupunkt Navigation.
Note!
TMC is not a global service. It may not be available in your country or region.
Ask your local dealer for coverage details.
Blaupunkt Navigation contains the TMC receiver that is needed to receive Traffic events.
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