Comes into our lives with technological developments touch screensIt has now started to appear in almost every field. Cars are arguably one of the places we’ve seen these screens most recently. Many giant companies are now putting large touch screens in the cockpit of their vehicles instead of button systems.

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that technologies like 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, gradually release the keys from our vehicles. So, how functional and secure are these systems? A new study answers this question in the minds of all drivers.

Buttons proved safer and more efficient compared to touchscreens

Sweden-based car magazine Vi Bilägare has conducted an experiment on this topic. The researchers placed the drivers who participated in the study in 12 different vehicles. One of these tools; without touchscreen A 2005 Volvo C70 used to be. The other 11 vehicles from different brands are Subaru Outback, which has both buttons and a screen, which are almost entirely touch systems. To Tesla Model 3 It included cars with many different touch interfaces.

In the study, the drivers were first given time to get to know the vehicles. Then 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 heated seats, turning the air conditioning on and off, adjusting the radio.

As a result of the experiment of all participants The 2005 Volvo C70 proved to perform tasks faster and more efficiently. In some cases, the tasks performed on touchscreens are even compared to the tasks performed with the button. twice as much It has been reported to take time.

There has long been a discussion about the functionality and safety of touchscreens. After all, it is very important that drivers perform functions in the vehicle without distracting 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 touchscreens are also different from each other, and some are easier to use than others. However, the findings show that the main systems It’s not such a good idea to let it go completely. it reveals.