"There's no other reason to put all the vehicle information so far away from the center other than planning on eventually phasing out human drivers." It's to t

"There's no other reason to put all the vehicle information so far away from the center other than planning on eventually phasing out human drivers." It's to the right of your steering wheel so you can see it and touch it with your hand. The screen should not be essential to use to drive safely. No brakes, speed changes, turn signaling, etc. These should be tactile, so you can use muscle memory and focus on the traffic. Obviously any screen can also be distracting, so it's important that it is designed well and thoroughly tested. Paying attention to your speed, means not paying attention to the road. No matter where the dial is. Checking your speed is not something you need to do to drive safely. A responsible driver can pick a safe moment to glance.