{"id":1279664,"date":"2024-03-06T07:06:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T01:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1279664"},"modified":"2024-03-06T07:06:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T01:36:55","slug":"car-crash-testers-want-physical-buttons-instead-of-touchscreen-for-more-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/car-crash-testers-want-physical-buttons-instead-of-touchscreen-for-more-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Crash Testers Want Physical Buttons Instead Of Touchscreen For More Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a bid to enhance road safety, the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has announced plans to introduce new tests in 2026 aimed at curbing the overreliance on touchscreen controls in vehicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ify-1.png\" alt=\"Car Crash Testers Want Physical Buttons Instead Of Touch Buttons For More Safety\" class=\"wp-image-1279667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ify-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ify-1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ify-1-768x357.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Matthew Avery, Euro NCAP&#8217;s director of strategic development, emphasized the need for manufacturers to prioritize physical controls for basic functions to minimize driver distraction and promote safer driving practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Addressing Touchscreen Overuse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Euro NCAP has raised concerns about the widespread adoption of touchscreen interfaces in modern vehicles, citing the increased risk of distraction crashes associated with drivers having to divert their attention from the road. The organization is advocating for the inclusion of separate, physical controls for essential functions such as turn signals, hazard lights, windshield wipers, horn, and emergency features like the EU&#8217;s eCall system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Implications for Automakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Euro NCAP lacks regulatory authority, its safety ratings hold significant weight in the automotive industry and can influence consumer purchasing decisions. Automakers, including Tesla, may need to reconsider their reliance on touchscreen technology for critical functions to align with Euro NCAP&#8217;s safety guidelines. The move reflects a broader industry shift towards prioritizing safety and minimizing driver distraction in modern vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/cars\/2024\/03\/carmakers-must-bring-back-buttons-to-get-good-safety-scores-in-europe\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a bid to enhance road safety, the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has announced plans to introduce new tests in 2026 aimed at curbing the overreliance on touchscreen controls in vehicles. 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