Traffic Reports:
Traffic reports are reports that inform you of the traffic in particular areas around. It tells you if there have been road works or road accidents as well. The purpose is to update drivers on how the traffic is like before going. The purpose is to speed up time on roads as you can find alternative routes if there has been road works, etc.
Non-internet alternatives:
Target Audience:
Benefits:
Drawbacks:
Enhancements/Improvements:
Fitness for purpose:
I don’t think traffic reports are fit for its’ purpose, as traffic can change within minutes, and this means you are not always updated.
Non-internet alternatives:
- Signs on roads informing drivers of incidences.
- Updates on traffic through the radio.
Target Audience:
- Anyone who is driving and wants to know what the traffic is like before approaching the road.
Benefits:
- You get regular updates on the traffic of your area.
- You are informed of traffic wherever you want to go.
- You can take an alternative route of you are told in advanced. This saves time.
Drawbacks:
- Traffic reports may freeze, and this may lead to you not knowing how the traffic is like.
- They may be inaccurate, as reports may be out of date within minutes, as traffic changes quickly.
- It can also distract you as a driver, and this can be dangerous.
Enhancements/Improvements:
- Ensure that reports are updated every few seconds.
- Make sure that everything is flowing easily, and make sure it doesn't freeze.
Fitness for purpose:
I don’t think traffic reports are fit for its’ purpose, as traffic can change within minutes, and this means you are not always updated.