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> I don't see anything objectively more or less dangerous about operating a radio in this way In my current vehicle I can change stations without taking my eye
by RandoHolmes 6y ago
> I don't see anything objectively more or less dangerous about operating a radio in this way
In my current vehicle I can change stations without taking my eyes off the road, I don't feel as if I'd be able to do that if it were on a touch screen due to the lack of tactile feedback.
Also, I've rented a few vehicles and I've never seen one that didn't have things like A/C on the touch screen, which is part of why I've formed the opinion I have. OTOH, what I've rented are minivans, where A/C is a bit more complex since it will often have a "driver/passenger" dichotomy as well as a "front/back"dichotomy.
- peotryn 6y agoThere are brands that have not lost their mind. Many new cars do keep physical controls / buttons / dials for A/C and other stuff out of the touch screen. If you want to dial radio when having navigation on the screen, it might be a different story, though.
- semi 6y agoNot to be a shill but you should look into Mazdas. They feel similar to you and have removed touch screens, and the since you don't need to reach it they then moved the infotainment screen further back and higher up so you don't have to take your eyes off the road as much.