{"id":643,"date":"2026-01-14T12:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.nord.no\/trafikklab\/?p=643"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:06:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:06:28","slug":"new-publication-exploring-short-training-for-safer-touchscreen-use-in-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.nord.no\/trafikklab\/2026\/01\/14\/new-publication-exploring-short-training-for-safer-touchscreen-use-in-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"New Publication: Exploring Short Training for Safer Touchscreen Use in Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are excited to share our latest open\u2011access article in <em>Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives<\/em>:<br><strong>\u201cHow does short training on the use of in\u2011car touchscreen influence driving performance? Insights from a driving simulator study.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Touchscreens are now central to modern vehicles, offering navigation, entertainment, and climate control in one sleek interface. But with innovation comes a challenge: how can drivers quickly adapt to unfamiliar systems without compromising safety? Our study at NORD University\u2019s TRAFIKKLAB explored a promising solution\u2014<strong>brief, instructor\u2011led pre\u2011drive training<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a high\u2011fidelity driving simulator, <strong>60 licensed drivers<\/strong> were divided into two groups: trained and untrained. Both groups performed common infotainment tasks while driving on a motorway scenario. We measured speed control, lane\u2011keeping, and workload to understand the real impact of short training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key insights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Training helps drivers complete tasks more successfully<\/strong>, reducing hesitation and improving confidence with new interfaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While core driving metrics (speed and lane position) remained similar across groups, <strong>familiarity and repeated exposure led to measurable improvements in lateral control<\/strong>, showing the value of practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trained drivers reported <strong>greater awareness of task demands<\/strong>, which may support safer decision\u2011making in real traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender differences emerged in adaptation strategies, highlighting the importance of personalized approaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why this matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As car\u2011sharing and rentals become more common, drivers often face unfamiliar dashboards. Our findings suggest that <strong>short, targeted training combined with intuitive interface design can make these transitions smoother and safer<\/strong>. This research opens the door to <strong>innovative training solutions and smarter HMI design<\/strong> that keep drivers focused on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the full article here: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.trip.2026.101845\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.trip.2026.101845<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to share our latest open\u2011access article in Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives:\u201cHow does short training on the use of in\u2011car touchscreen influence driving performance? Insights from a driving simulator study.\u201d Touchscreens are now central to modern vehicles, offering navigation, entertainment, and climate control in one sleek interface. 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