Get ready for a ride through Tesla’s Autopilot adventures, where cars sometimes confuse train tracks for roads! In a recent mix-up in Woodland, California, a Tesla driver’s Autopilot went off-track—literally.
Tesla’s Autopilot fails
A recent incident in Woodland, California, has once again highlighted safety concerns surrounding Tesla’s Autopilot feature. A Tesla driver mistakenly drove onto a train track, thinking it was a road, due to the Autopilot system’s error. The Woodland Police Department issued a warning via Facebook, urging Tesla drivers to remain vigilant while using Autopilot.
This incident adds to a series of similar events across the country. In Ohio just two months ago, a Tesla with Full Self-Driving narrowly avoided a collision with a speeding train. The driver regained control but hit a railroad crossing arm. They noted having prevented a similar accident earlier that year.
Both Autopilot and Full Self-Driving are classified as Level 2 autonomy, requiring drivers to remain attentive with hands on the wheel at all times. Despite their advanced features, these systems are not fully autonomous. With over 200 crashes and 29 fatalities involving Tesla vehicles using Autopilot, these incidents underscore the importance of cautious use and adherence to safety guidelines.
Tesla continues to develop its autonomous driving capabilities, but these incidents serve as reminders of the technology’s limitations and the critical role of driver oversight.
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