The vehicles that were tested, none put what AAA believe about low demand on the driver, despite the fact that 11 earned a score of “high demand,” and 12 scored “very high.” The test did not take in vehicles from all brands.
While 70 percent of buyers fancy the latest technology in their cars, only 24 percent consider it already works perfectly, as said by a public opinion survey that AAA conducted. The researchers also said that aggravation from trying to use difficult systems show the way to even more driver distraction. “Drivers want technology that is safe and easy to use, but many of the features added to infotainment systems today have resulted in overly complex and sometimes frustrating user experiences for drivers,” said Marshall Doney, AAA’s president and CEO.
For the time being, AAA considers the finest solution is for automakers to cut drivers out of quite chiefly off-putting features even though their cars are moving. “By following NHTSA’s voluntary guidelines to lock out certain features that generate high demand while driving, automakers can significantly reduce distraction,” said Jake Nelson, head of AAA’s Traffic Safety Advocacy & Research. “AAA cautions a driver that just because a technology is available while driving does not mean it is safe or easy to use when behind the wheel. Drivers should only use these technologies for legitimate emergencies or urgent, driving related purposes.”
