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My father in law emailed this to me this morning... Posted by Scott Paterson [Email] (#13) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Scott Paterson) on Fri, 1 Jul 2016 09:27:24 In Reply to: Self driving Tesla fatal crash., EAnderson, Fri, 1 Jul 2016 05:06:18 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
In the article I read, it said a tractor trailer made a left turn in front of the Tesla. I've ridden in a couple of different Tesla and it was my understanding this feature was really just for use on the highway to keep you in your lane at your speed and to slow/stop if needed for traffic in front of you... What the hell was a tractor trailer doing making a left turn on a highway?!
Still, I'm quite dubious of this 'full' self-driving stuff... rain seems to make it not work, a stopped bicycle confuses the Google cars, etc... Yes, it sure could help the handicap get around so I like that aspect of it. I do like the concept that cars can sense obstructions/cars in front of them and apply the brakes in an emergent situation when you don't do it yourself in time etc... those are great safety features... Lane drifting warnings are good too, but hey, if you're driving the freaking car, pay the eff attention, don't turn on your auto-drive and read a book... or have someone else drive.
-Scott
NY Times: Self-Driving Tesla Was Involved in Fatal Crash, U.S. Says
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