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RE: Tesla Autopilot system's 'limitations' played 'major role' in 2016 crash: NTSB

in #tesla7 years ago

I understand the concern for safety but Tesla gives full disclosure on the use of its Autopilot system. The driver must be fully aware of his surroundings at all times while the Autopilot system is engaged, much like an airline pilot paying attention to weather patterns, other airplanes, and directions from various control towers. The C117 can take off, fly to its destination, and land all by itself. That doesn't mean that pilots hit go and take a nap. You must hold the owners of this technology responsible for not properly using it as instructed. I see no fault here for Tesla who has given and continues to give adequate warning to its customers. In a similar circumstance Dodge gives warning to customers who buy their SRT performance cars especially the Hellcat and Demon. The customer cannot blame the manufacturer for wrecking their car because they don't know how to drive a 700 + hp car.

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In all wrecks the driver is at fault but who's the driver when the autopilot is on? Sure the person in the driver seat can turn it on and off but are they truly in control of the vehicle when it's on and their hands and feet are off the steering wheel and peddles or is Tesla in control?

Who's ever in control of the vehicle at the time of the crash is to blame for the crash so I tend to agree with the NTSB on this one.

The owner should have been paying attention to his surroundings instead of sleeping. All he had to do was brake (bringing the car out of autopilot) and allow the truck to merge. You cannot blame Tesla for his own negligence.

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