I'm kinda surprised a ranch property wasn't equipt to get a car out of the water or break its windows.
This is a radical opinion, but that’s the sort of UX malfeasance that should be punished by drawing and quartering even if it doesn’t result in a customer’s death.
Tesla calls them “buttons” that you “press”
Shifting ought to be something mechanical that you can’t mistake. It gets imprinted on muscle memory.
My personal rule is I should be able to let my fingers do the seeing. Without looking change turn signals, change gears, adjust volume, AC etc.
It's super noticeable when you go into reverse, because all screens become backup cameras and the mirrors tilt down so you can see your rear corners. It may play a different ding noise when you shift one vs the other but I can't recall.