Of course there are millions of folk out there who think all this computerised black magic is a doddle but for someone reared on notebooks and pencils it is still something of a mentally taxing chore! Anyway it’s done. As for public appearances that will have to wait till next year now although I might go down to Carlisle for the Anglo Caledonian Rally if anyone is interested and I will also be attending the Veterans of Scottish Motorsport ‘do’ on Friday evening the 13th November so I’ll be in New Lanark on Saturday morning the 14th.
Speaking of computerised black magic insurance and fiancé specialist Allianz and vehicle leasing and mobility specialist Arval UK have both been commenting on recent studies with regard to the increasing use of touchscreens in new cars. It would appear that many companies are becoming concerned about drivers’ reaction and response times when trying to access vital vehicle functions through touchscreens.
It would appear that there is a desire amongst some of the bigger manufacturers to return to the fitting of physical buttons or switches for a range of key vehicle functions, including, but not limited to, hazard lights, indicators, high beams, fog lights, wipers and washers, defrosting and defogging windows. These controls will have to be a certain size and give tactile or audible feedback.
So that is surely some hopeful and helpful good news for us auld ‘tactile’ gits who can get lost or confused by the variety of drop down menus and functions that are accessed through the haunted window in the centre of the dash.
We live in hope, eh?
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