There is no doubt that we'll featured infotainment systems in your car have the potential to distract you. The interesting point about this MIT study is the significant improvement to glance time needed by choosing a suitable font style.
There seems a need for user interface improvements. Touch screens help. Voice control is essential.
Or maybe all this work is unnecessary given the leap in driverless technology!
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/09/typefaces-driver-distraction/