Physical buttons are making a comeback in cars, thanks to new safety guidelines – but I'm bracing myself for more annoying user experiences - WorldNL Magazine

Physical buttons are making a comeback in cars, thanks to new safety guidelines – but I'm bracing myself for more annoying user experiences - WorldNL Magazine

(Image credit: Mercedes-Benz) EuroNCAP will award high safety scores for cars with buttonsModern touchscreens have proven distracting for driversBut as cars get more complex, digital seems the logical way forwardThere has been a fresh call from both the industry and drivers to reduce the amount of distraction found in many modern cars. A vast number are demanding more physical switches and easy-to-reach buttons to replace fiddly touchscreens an…

Touch screens are ubiquitous on today's cars. But this new Euro NCAP decision may change things... Touch screens: Euro NCAP tightens the screw In recent years, there has been a proliferation, sometimes excessive, of touch screens on modern cars. Indeed, some manufacturers install many touch screens on board their cars, allowing to replace traditional physical controls, such as the air conditioning console, while others simplify their interiors t…

In charge of ensuring compliance with the current safety standards, the Euro NCAP organisation has indicated that new criteria will be taken into account when assigning its scores. As of next year. Thus, in addition to active and passive safety systems, cars will also be noted on the ergonomics of their passenger compartment. Euro NCAP points out the risks associated with the famous "all-touch", which has become widespread in recent years. The t…