Accidents being investigated for #Tesla autopilot error by @NHTSAgov. 02/27/21 = Suspected Intoxicated driver; 03/17/21 = Suspended License; 05/19/2021 = Unknown; 07/21/2021 = DUI. Links to articles below.
@NHTSAgov Lets keep going: 08/26/2020 = Driver was watching a movie when hit cop car; 07/30/20 = No news source' 01/22/20 = "Not paying attention" 21-year old driver; 12/29/2019 = Unclear, death of Tesla passenger; 12/10/2019 = Reckless driving, was checking on his dog.
01/22/2018 = Autopilot engaged, "Driver inattention", system did not detect driver hands on wheel for 3 minutes and 41 seconds, autopilot warnings flashed; 05/29/2018 = No details.
so for everyone keeping score at home *cough* @CNBC *cough*
the 11 incidents included: 2 cases of DUI, 1 suspended license, 4 cases of driver inattention (of which one charged with reckless driving) and 4 unknown circumstances (i.e. no police report readily available).
the 11 incidents included: 2 cases of DUI, 1 suspended license, 4 cases of driver inattention (of which one charged with reckless driving) and 4 unknown circumstances (i.e. no police report readily available).
from Tesla website.
Do I still need to pay attention while using Autopilot?
Yes. Autopilot is a hands-on driver assistance system that is intended to be used only with a fully attentive driver. It does not turn a Tesla into a self-driving car nor does it make a car autonomous.
Do I still need to pay attention while using Autopilot?
Yes. Autopilot is a hands-on driver assistance system that is intended to be used only with a fully attentive driver. It does not turn a Tesla into a self-driving car nor does it make a car autonomous.
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