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NHTSA Seeks Approval for Experiment on Human-Machine Interface in Vehicles
WHY IT MATTERS
The outcome of this experiment could inform the development of safer and more user-friendly vehicle interfaces, potentially reducing the risk of accidents caused by driver distraction or confusion.
What happened
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a one-time voluntary experiment on drivers' interactions with commercially available vehicles featuring different human-machine interface (HMI) designs. The experiment aims to gather information on drivers' interactions with various HMI features.
A Federal Register notice was published on April 3, 2026, soliciting comments on the proposed information collection.
Five comments were received during the 60-day comment period.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Novel Human-Machine Interface Designs
NHTSA via the Federal Register · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · U.S. federal government publication; source-specific terms apply