driving safety

European crash tester says carmakers must bring back physical controls

I couldn’t agree more with the sentiment that European crash tester is advocating for; the need for physical controls in cars. The move towards touchscreen panels taking over the dashboard of vehicles is not only impractical but also poses a significant safety risk for drivers. In today’s world, where distractions are all around us, the last thing we need is a touchscreen interface that forces us to take our eyes off the road to adjust basic functions like the volume, track, or climate control.

The beauty of physical controls lies in their simplicity and ease of use. In older cars, you could adjust these features without even looking, thanks to tactile feedback.… Continue reading