A study has revealed that the response time while operating a touch screen while driving surpasses that of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, prompting 90% of drivers to express dissatisfaction with touch screens in vehicles. On a positive note, the automotive industry is beginning to reassess this trend. Automakers who bury core control functions in nested menus of touch screens, compelling drivers to glance down while operating, will face penalties in safety ratings for non-U.S. markets as of next year.
