boemEuropean crash tester says carmakers must bring back physical controls
Touch screens should not be used for any controls needed to operate a car. You can’t use them without taking your eyes off the road.
DreadPotatoTechnically the only thing you’re allowed to fuddle with, while driving, is what you can operate from the steering wheel. You’re not supposed to fiddle with radio, AC etc. from the centre console while driving even if it’s physical buttons.
I know people don’t drive like this, but you’re only allowed to take your hands off the steering wheel for changing gears if driving a manual, otherwise it’s two hands on theere at all times…technically
Clarify allowed. Is it actually illegal I’m the EU to turn on the radio or air conditioning while driving unless the buttons allow you to do it from the steering wheel?
It differs from country to country, but where I live you can technically be fined for it. You will also fail your drivers test if you do it.
Where I live changing the AC is a task they can ask you while on the test.
If you do it dangerously such as swerving or taking your eyes off the road for extended periods then you can fail the test.
Is “you’re the passenger, you do it, please,” an acceptable response?
Of course
“I won’t always be here to passenge for you!”