Physical buttons outperform touchscreens in new cars (2023)
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- #Driver Distraction
- #Car Safety
- #Touchscreen vs Buttons
- Drivers take longer to perform tasks using in-car touchscreens compared to physical buttons, as shown in Swedish tests.
- The 2005 Volvo V70 (without a touchscreen) was easiest, completing tasks in 10 seconds (306 meters driven at 110 km/h).
- The MG Marvel R electric car took 44.6 seconds (1,372 meters driven), over four times longer than the Volvo V70.
- BMW iX and Seat Leon performed better but were still complicated, requiring nearly a kilometer to finish tasks.
- Dacia Sandero and Volvo C40, despite touchscreens, performed relatively well due to simpler designs, yet took a third longer than the Volvo V70.
- Research indicates that using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on car touchscreens can impair reaction times similarly to drink or drug driving.