[Update: Google confirms] Android Auto now allows phones to be unlocked while connected
(Android Police)

Update 1: 2018/03/16 7:46PM PDT Google confirms `Swipe up to unlock` The Android Auto team has been known to put safety above all else. Most people agree that`s the best strategy, but there have been some scenarios where users have pointed out that certain decisions may be over-reaching, or they might not account for common scenarios. One of the biggest points of contention since the launch of Android Auto has been a feature that effectively locks users out of their phones while connected to Android Auto. Read More[Update: Google confirms] Android Auto now allows phones to be unlocked while connected was written by the awesome team at Android Police.