Idiocy of the operator notwithstanding, I find it ironic that auto manufacturers are so adamant about safety, and public service announcements abound regarding “DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE,” yet new vehicles are loaded to the gills with entertainment apparati.
Yep. The touchscreens on new cars seem absurd and more dangerous than phones. I think the systems with the “mouse” near the shifter are safer than touchscreens. i.e. BMW idrive. That way your control is always in 1 spot.
Using tiny virtual buttons on a touchscreen to change the radio is super distracting. You have to look to find the button and then look to make sure your finger is in the right spot as you reach. And when you try to repeatedly press it, it can slip off.
You don’t have this issue with physical buttons since you eventually remember where they are by touch.
If Ford is conscientious and does not include allt he “entertainment apparati” and Toyota does, Ford loses sales.
There is some stuff for the driver and it is designed so they do not have to take their eyes off the road.
The other stuff is for children and other passengers.