Study finds physical car controls faster and safer than touchscreens for drivers
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Summary
A Swedish motoring magazine, Vi Bilägare, conducted tests comparing touchscreen interfaces to physical buttons in cars. Drivers performed basic tasks (changing radio station, adjusting temperature) while driving at 110 km/h. Results showed that touchscreens significantly increase the time needed to complete these tasks compared to physical controls. A 17-year-old Volvo without a touchscreen was used as a baseline for comparison.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledDrivers take much longer to perform regular tasks on in-vehicle touch screens compared to physical buttons and switches
Vi Bilägare selected 11 modern cars from different manufacturers for tests at an airfield, measuring the time needed for a driver to perform different basic tasks
A 17 year-old Volvo, without a touchscreen was selected, for comparison
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