TOUCHSCREENS CAN BE A SERIOUS DRIVING HAZARD

Infotainment systems have become an essential part of modern-day cars because without them, any new car would be unsaleable. But research from the American Automobile Association’s Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA) has found the much-lauded systems responsible for distracting drivers, often with disastrous effect. “Some in-vehicle technology can create unsafe situations for drivers on the road,” foundation director Dr David Yang said. “It increases the time they spend with their eyes and attention off the road and hands off the wheel.” Yang’s views are echoed by Jake Nelson, director of… Read more