08/01/2026
Newer vehicles have moved many simple controls—heat, defrosters, radio stations, volume and navigation—onto sensitive touchscreens.
In the past, drivers could often find and turn a k**b without taking their eyes off the road. Today, even a simple adjustment may require looking at a screen and carefully touching the correct spot.
Before you begin driving:
✅ Set your temperature and defrosters
✅ Choose your music or radio station
✅ Enter your destination
✅ Learn your steering-wheel controls
✅ Ask a passenger to help when possible
When an adjustment requires more than a quick glance, pull over somewhere safe.
Technology can make driving more convenient—but it should never take your attention away from the road.
Set it before you drive.
— Stroia School of Driving