Are touchscreens in cars dangerous?

I find using CarPlay more dangerous than my phone. At least with my phone I’m using a familiar interface and I can use at any angle. With CarPlay my panel is awkwardly positioned, the UI is confusing, and I have to pay far more attention to what I’m doing.

I’m not suggesting at all it’s ok to use your phone while driving, and is unlawful for a good reason. Yet CarPlay, a dumbed down phone bolted to your dash, is totally fine, despite being no more safe IMO

My phone is also mounted above my dash immediately to the right of my steering wheel, allowing me to always have the road in sight.

With many in-car screens, you have to look down and right. You can’t even see the road in your peripheral anymore.

I’ve driven for over 20 years and have only slammed on my breaks 3 times in my entire life and not once in the last 10 years.

I’m going to admit: I’ve done extremely bad things while driving but for 20 years, my eyes basically have never left a small window that includes the road, even if I’m fiddling with my phone or stuffing Panda Express into my face with a stupid fork.

I literally bring a phone mount with me when I rent a car on a trip.