Touch screens, which have entered our lives with technological developments, have now started to appear in almost every field. Cars are perhaps one of the places where we have seen these screens the most recently. Many giant companies now place large, touch screens in the cockpit of their vehicles instead of button systems.
It would not be wrong to say that technologies such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have taken over in-car infotainment systems in recent years. Touch screens, which have now become almost standard in most cars, allow the keys to come out of our vehicles gradually. So, how functional and secure are these systems? A new study answers this question on the minds of all drivers.
Buttons turned out to be more secure and efficient compared to touchscreens
Sweden-based automobile magazine Vi Bilägare conducted an experiment on this subject. The researchers placed the drivers participating in the study in twelve different vehicles. One of these tools; It was a 2005 Volvo C70 without any touchscreen. The other 11 vehicles from different brands included cars with many different touch interfaces, from the Subaru Outback, which had both buttons and a screen, to the Tesla Model 3, which was almost entirely made up of touch systems.
In the research, firstly, the drivers were given time to get to know the vehicles. After that, the participants were asked to perform certain tasks while driving. These tasks included things we often do in the car, such as turning on the seat heating, turning the air conditioner on and off, adjusting the radio.
As a result of the experiment, it was seen that all of the participants performed tasks more quickly and efficiently in the 2005 model Volvo C70. In some cases, it was even reported that tasks performed on touch screens take twice as long as those performed with a button.
There has been a long-standing debate regarding the functionality and security of touchscreens. As a result, it is very important for drivers to perform in-vehicle functions without diverting their attention from the road. This experiment also provides solid evidence that buttons provide a safer journey for drivers. Of course, we can say that touch screens also differ from each other, and some are easier to use than others. Still, the findings suggest that it’s not a good idea to abandon button systems entirely.
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