Access the online road defect reporting form on nidirect.gov.uk (which opens in a new tab) and identify the type of information required from the user to report a pothole or other surface defect. Specifically, list the categories of information requested on the form, such as contact details, location details, and defect specifics. Also, determine if there is any explicit mention of a reference number or tracking mechanism on the form itself.
Navigate to 'https://www.roadsni.gov.uk'. Click on the 'Report an issue with roadworks' link (ID 510). Assume the link has opened a new tab and describe the fields and information requested on the reporting form for a 'pothole or other surface defect'. Identify if the form provides any mechanism or information for tracking the reported issue, such as a reference number or status check. List the types of information required to complete the report.
The agent successfully navigates to the nidirect.gov.uk page for reporting road issues. The agent attempts to click the 'Report a roadworks issue' link (ID 510). The agent explicitly states that the form opens in a new tab. The agent describes the general categories of information requested on the form (e.g., location details, type of defect, contact information). The agent confirms whether a tracking mechanism or reference number is explicitly mentioned on the form.