Aren't those all news articles - not studies? Here's the study behind the first article you posted - https://www.motortrend.com/news/new-car ... y-testing/Are there actually countless studies that suggest this? The top few google results I got are all articles that refer to a non-scientific Swedish motor magazine study that suggested that certain tasks take longer on screens vs an older car without touchscreens. That isn't really the same thing.There are countless studies that conclude non tactile UI are less safe than tactile UIs and not one single study that claims the opposite. A simple Google search will confirm this. I don't think anyone would argue removing all buttons and knobs makes a vehicle safer. Sure it's cooler looking and really slick if you're into that kind of thing but if the focus is on safety it clearly takes a backseat (pun intended).Take a look at the newest, upscale models in BMW, Audi, Mercedes, and Porsche lineup, and tell me if touchscreen functionality is an EV specific trend.
So this is definitely an EV trend and it needs to die. But there are seemingly many people that advocate for dangerous all screen UIs. Among the EV community they are particularly plentiful. And that's odd to me since all screen UIs are extremely dangerous and far less convenient to use.
Also tell me what functions you think is hidden behind menus that take 60 seconds to access, and in what instances (driving vs stationary, and frequency). Ill show you how long it takes to access in my EVs.
I say if a person considers having to press a digital button is dangerous, then its not the car/screen/design that is the hazardous element in the equation….
Another silly trend is the all-glass roofs. Trading off all the countless practical/safety benefits of a metal, insulated roof so people can oooh and aaah at the sky.
Eventually common sense will prevail and cars will be designed to be safe and easy to drive for everyone. In the meantime we'll do our best to enjoy our all-screen car household but look forward to the next generation of "futuristic" cars with sufficient buttons and knobs integrated nicely and attractively with a touchscreen UI.
I'm not arguing that people couldn't be more distracted by large touchscreens. Clearly they can be distracting, and clearly distracted driving is implicated in a lot of car accidents, but I'm not aware of any good evidence that actually shows that there is a correlation between safety and the number of physical buttons in a vehicle. I'm not even sure how a scientific study on this topic could be performed.
I think you've made your point quite clearly that you don't like touchscreens, glass roofs, etc--basically, modern car trends. Honestly, we have similar preferences, so I understand. I think, though, that when it appears that you are making up statistics or making vague references to research that doesn't appear to exist, it doesn't help this point. And it doesn't have much to do with maintenance, either.
In addition to the Swedish study there is this one:
https://www.iamroadsmart.com/campaign-p ... fotainment
And this one from AAA:
https://newsroom.aaa.com/2019/07/vehicl ... r-drivers/
Hyundai conducted their own research and concluded they aren't safe:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/hyundai-p ... -dangerous
Mazda also concluded the same based on their research:
https://www.phmazda.com/mazda-infotainm ... n-purpose/
Euro NCAP (the European equivalent of NHTSA) as a result of their own research is now requiring buttons and knobs for certain controls to qualify automakers for their highest safety ratings:
https://www.motortrend.com/news/new-car ... y-testing/
There are several studies in NIH. Here is one:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36681017/
I just skimmed it, but seems like they had drivers interact with Apple CarPlay / Android Auto in a simulator that they weren't familiar with. Is it then surprising that drivers would have slower reaction times if they're playing on their phone in a car they've never "driven" before compared to focussing on the road?
It's not a one size fits all every car should have 32 buttons and a 10" touchscreen or whatever one person wants.But most importantly, and as another poster noted, it's obvious. I want to reiterate I have no issues with touchscreens. The problem is the removal of literally all tactile UI in favor of ONLY giant touchscreens. Much like literally everything in life, moderation is key. And automakers, particularly EV automakers, have no concept of moderation in their implementation of touchscreens.
It comes down to the driver. Is the driver going to be on their phone or touchscreen (regardless of size) while driving -- obviously not as safe as focussing solely on the road.
Teslas wouldn't be a good car for my parents -- they're older and struggle with tech. Does that mean it's not a good car for everyone -- absolutely not.
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