Touchscreen Car Controls: Safety Concerns Raised by Studies

Cars now use touchscreens for many functions, like the radio or air conditioning.

However, studies show these screens can be dangerous because they distract drivers, like using a phone.

Researchers found that tasks on touchscreens take longer than using buttons, with some studies showing it takes drivers much longer to do simple tasks.

Safety organizations are noticing this and are changing rules to encourage physical buttons for essential controls.

Car companies like Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Porsche are beginning to add physical buttons back into their cars.