Bug 278657

Version:           unspecified (using KDE 1.2) 
OS:                Linux

after using marble as a navigator with someone else driving, i never once looked at the long verbose instructions on screen and kept my eyes firmly on the map itself, i can't therefore think that anyone would ever use them while actually driving.

also, the verbose driving instructions that will probably never be read while driving obstruct the map view when driving south.

i propose therefore that marble simplify these instructions down to just a 
1. direction icon, and
2. a distance

and place it on the left or right of the landscape screen. this way it will actually be useful/read and not obscure anything.

i can't imagine anyone moving in a car with cars in front of you and behind you in an unfamiliar area being able to read verbose instructions about turning left onto '[street you never heard of]' etc.

Reproducible: Always

Steps to Reproduce:
n/a

Actual Results:  
instructions never looked at, ever.

Expected Results:  
icon (left turn arrow, right turn arrow, roundabout exit icon,etc) and distance to 'turning' event. all placed on the left or right hand side of landscape screen. As an added bonus, 'left turn' icon could appear on left hand side of screen, 'right hand' turn appear on right hand of screen, roundabout icons in a different colour etc.

current onscreen verbose driving instructions cannot be read while driving, and obscure important map views.