Yessir!
Not only does the app allow Wazers to report on accidents, traffic problems, road hazards, etc... It gives us back the “Smokey” detector with pretty good precision.
I’m an 80+ mph traveler and never hog the high speed lane(there is nothing worse that a moron cruising in the left lane at 5 MPH over the limit). Waze users have always been pretty accurate in helping with that.
As for short cuts and alternate routes... I can read a map or just take a moment to zoom in using google maps to find my own alternates and used to do so regularly before discovering Waze.
Heck - Google maps does the same damn thing when there’s an extended wait in traffic ahead.
Actually, there's nothing worse than irresponsible drivers who think the passing lane is meant to be used for driving at reckless speeds. [wink]