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Are touchscreens in cars dangerous?

Touchscreen controls in modern cars pose a road safety risk, that is according to the Euro NCAP -...

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11.32 11 Oct 2024


Are touchscreens in cars dangerous?


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11.32 11 Oct 2024


Touchscreen controls in modern cars pose a road safety risk, that is according to the Euro NCAP - the consumer organisation that gives safety ratings on cars.

Touchscreens, they say, which are used for the radio, air conditioning temperature and some driver controls are taking drivers’ eyes off the road.

Should you be allowed to have touchscreens in cars?

Andrea is joined by Shane O’Donoghue, Editor of Completecar.ie and more to discuss.

Image: Tesla


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