Although this measure could be implemented in Europe, it would not ensure their disappearance, according to an organization that evaluates vehicle safety in the Old Continent.
The differences between car manufacturers and road safety authorities intensify as the weeks go by, especially around the touch screens in modern vehicleswhich generate distraction for drivers.
While marking as Alfa Romeo they choose to keep physical buttons for essential functions, Audi and many Chinese manufacturers prefer touch controls.
In that sense, the Euro NCAP organization, that evaluates the safety of cars in Europepointed out that the excessive use of touch screens increases the risk of accidents.
Goodbye to touch screens in cars?
“He excessive use of touch screens It is a problem that affects the entire industry. Almost all automakers are moving key controls to central touch screens, forcing drivers to take your eyes off the road and increases the risk of accidents related to distractions,” he said. Matthew Avery, the director of Euro NCAP.
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“The new Euro NCAP tests planned for 2026 will encourage manufacturers to use physical controls separated for basic functions in an intuitive way, thus promoting safer driving,” he added.
In response, he launched the program “Vision 2030”which is seeking to adjust its testing protocols to emphasize the importance of physical checks.
Euro NCAP proposes that, to obtain the highest safety rating in future evaluations, manufacturers should reintroduce physical buttons for key functions like lights and wipers.
Although brands like Volkswagen tried to implement haptic controlsthe return to physical controls is becoming common in various brands, while tesla continues to bet on greater digitalization.
Source: Ambito
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