Driving developments in car cockpit tech
Is it really possible to keep adding cockpit functionality without distracting the driver? Chris Pickering looks at some of the technology designed to offer the best of both worlds
Cars are getting cleverer. Even the lowliest hatchback can now be had with features that most drivers could only dream of a decade ago. The challenge with all these extra functions is how to provide a safe and intuitive interface at the same time as delivering the glossy high-tech experience that buyers increasingly crave.
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As the executive cars of the nineties proved, there comes a point where adding more buttons and switches becomes impractical. Touchscreens are a logical progression in an era when almost everyone uses a smartphone, plus they allow users to scroll through multiple menus on a single interface.
Touchscreens aren’t without their drawbacks, however, and chief among these is how to minimise distraction when drivers may have to glance down at the screen. Fortunately, the automotive industry is rapidly coming up with solutions – some extremely sophisticated and others ingeniously simple.
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