Tabs help drivers quickly switch between views in your app.

You can use them to place common tasks a few taps away, minimizing distraction so drivers can focus on the road. Implement tabs using the[Tab template](https://developer.android.com/design/ui/cars/guides/templates/tab-template).
| **Note:** Remember to[keep task flows short](https://developer.android.com/design/ui/cars/guides/ux-requirements/plan-task-flows), sticking to 5 steps or fewer.

## Sample flow

|                          User action                           |                                                                                                                                                             Where action is performed                                                                                                                                                              | Step count after action |
|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| The user taps the**Home devices**tab.                          | Tab template with embedded List template ![Tab template with embedded List template with 4 items and 4 tabs at the top](https://developer.android.com/static/images/design/ui/cars/components/tabs_1.png)                                                                                                                                          | 1                       |
| The user taps the desk light icon to turn off the desk light.  | Tab template with embedded Grid template ![Tab template with 4 tabs and embedded grid of items](https://developer.android.com/static/images/design/ui/cars/components/tabs_2.png)                                                                                                                                                                  | 1                       |
| A toast appears to confirm that the desk light was turned off. | Tab template with embedded Grid template ![Tab template with embedded Grid template with 4 tabs and confirmation toast](https://developer.android.com/static/images/design/ui/cars/components/tabs_3.png)**Note:**Because the content of the navigation template does not change, this is considered a refresh and does not add to the step count. | 1                       |