Junction View in Google Maps Navigation

[#1]

Before I started using Google Maps some years ago, I was a big Garmin GPS user and one of the key feature of Garmin GPS navigators is a feature called Junction View, along with another lesser feature called Lane Assist. I don't know if the terms or features are trademarked or not, but it is a very useful feature when navigating especially when I come up to a junction with multiple exits or turns.

With this feature, when I am nearing a junction, a small section on the screen tells me which lane to stick to, as well as a new split screen opens with a photo-realistic view of the junction with a bright arrow telling me where to turn to.

Google Maps which already has Street View in many countries, as well as the new upcoming Visual Positioning System (VPS) can easily incorporate these both features for navigation in Google Maps. 
I am requesting for this because even today, sometimes I turn into wrong exits when using navigating on Maps. This extra feature will help. We obviously need to name it something unique to Google rather that the term used by other companies.

Screenshot of a Garmin navigator and a public video sample from YouTube as explanations below. (Sorry for the YouTube video having some ads in front, please ignore it, it's just a sample which shows the feature clearly, if this is an issue, I can record my own video to replace it).

Constructive comments from everyone will be useful.

[Haseeb]

Yes, It will be a useful feature. As in Ovi maps, I've been using this in 2010-11

[JohnPeter]

Yes,  I always get confused near the junction and flyovers. Very difficult to figure out,  also it's a busy location can't shop the vechile longer time.  

Voice assist help me now for some extend. 

Some easy signs or picture illustrations will be of great help.  

voted!  

[Sariga]

Hi @StephenAbraham 

good idea , I need to add another point for Indian roads even if it is two ways not usually have a median or u turn restrictions . 

So while driving we may miss a turn but Google will not correct you (on screen /Voice notifications ) but it will redirect to another route by going forward and taking a left or right instead of taking a U Turn .

[KhamphoutS]

@StephenAbraham totally agrees!

Voted

[Atsukot]

Hi @StephenAbraham, thank you for sharing this idea. It is not something the team is able to implement at this time; therefore, I will change the status to "Closed".

[OliverKIWI]

I use Google Maps quite often - as a matter of fact, I deleted Apple Map on my iPhone LOL!

I do have a TomTom GPS unit. It has a turn by turn function I think it's really useful.

For this TomTom GPS, the arrow/car sign is always upwards which I am used to it now.

For Google Maps navigation, it's pretty much the map with a car on it. In some cases, it can be really confusing.

I don't know if anyone can visualise this. Basically I am asking for a turn by turn navigation function for Google Maps GPS.

Please let me know your thoughts.

[MashaPS]

Hello @OliverKIWI

Thank you for sharing your idea.

Please note that a similar one has been already suggested here - Junction View in Google Maps Navigation. For that reason, I will merge yours to it together with its votes.

I just recommend you before you submit an idea to search the community. It’s possible that someone else has already submitted the same one, so you can show your support by voting for that idea.

[OliverKIWI]

@MashaPS  Thank you - I only searched the title (suggestion)...Cheers!

[Netsfreak]

There is a problem in my country or maybe some other countries too.Maps doesnt show that u have to take the next flyover and because of this what happens is you take the road below the flyover and the the maps reroutes itself so please fix that and make google assistant say to take the flyover as i reach within 100 metres  of it.

[MashaPS]

Hello @Netsfreak,

Thank you for sharing your idea.

Please note that a similar one has been already suggested here - Junction View in Google Maps Navigation. For that reason, I will merge yours to it together with its votes.

I just recommend you before you submit an idea to search the community. It’s possible that someone else has already submitted the same one, so you can show your support by voting for that idea.