So this might be an exception to the rule, AFAIK. I know in the US, it's required by law that all new cars require some sort of backup camera.
I think this is acceptable if it's kept to a small screen, or integrated into the rear-view mirror. But, I dont think this should give manufacturers an excuse to add an entire, shitty infotainment system.
My opinion of course, but I have to wonder how many accidents are caused by people staring at their integrated screen of potential death.
I'm going to caution drawing the wrong conclusion there: I would not be surprised if those same people would be involved in accidents if they didn't have large screens, because they'd simply be looking at the phones instead (mounted or in hand, makes no real difference).
Just because your center console _can_ play a film, or show that sportsball game you want to watch, doesn't mean a responsible driver will use it for that. Blaming the screens for irresponsible drivers is probably blaming the wrong thing entirely.
I think this is acceptable if it's kept to a small screen, or integrated into the rear-view mirror. But, I dont think this should give manufacturers an excuse to add an entire, shitty infotainment system.
My opinion of course, but I have to wonder how many accidents are caused by people staring at their integrated screen of potential death.