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Well this is a little disturbing.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/17/business/tesla-motorcycle-crashes-autopilot/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/17/business/tesla-motorcycle-crashes-autopilot/index.html
Technology killing motorcyclist's
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IMHO of course......
abused and misused "Technology killing motorcyclist's"
Unfortunate in any event, but the drivers must be held responsible as they are free and able to overide the Autopilot system at any given moment.
abused and misused "Technology killing motorcyclist's"
Unfortunate in any event, but the drivers must be held responsible as they are free and able to overide the Autopilot system at any given moment.
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A little misleading as well. 2, not 3 motorcyclists were killed in accidents involving Teslas on auto-pilot. One was already dead having hit a dividing wall when the Tesla hit the fallen motorcycle. It never hit the rider.
In the 3rd instance, the driver was intoxicated. I question whether to blame the car at that point. I contend, that crash would have happened regardless of the drivers choice of vehicle.
While I agree with the general principle of the article; that drivers need to pay more attention rather than less….I don’t think blaming the car or the technology should be the focus.
At least the Tesla has a safeguard for the distracted driver (90% of them). I would further contend the auto pilot feature prevents more crashes than it causes. Blame the inattentive driver. Hold them accountable.
The auto pilot feature works. In congested traffic it takes the stress out of sitting in the stop & go bumper to bumper environment it was designed for.
A guy here in the Bay Area went to jail because he would use the auto pilot feature to go to & from work but climb into the back seat and just let the car do its thing.
I don’t think it was meant for that. Nor for getting a drunk home from the bar on traffic free roads. In that respect, I agree with the article. Just like anything else, idiot proof technology can be defeated by the right (or wrong) idiot.
In the 3rd instance, the driver was intoxicated. I question whether to blame the car at that point. I contend, that crash would have happened regardless of the drivers choice of vehicle.
While I agree with the general principle of the article; that drivers need to pay more attention rather than less….I don’t think blaming the car or the technology should be the focus.
At least the Tesla has a safeguard for the distracted driver (90% of them). I would further contend the auto pilot feature prevents more crashes than it causes. Blame the inattentive driver. Hold them accountable.
The auto pilot feature works. In congested traffic it takes the stress out of sitting in the stop & go bumper to bumper environment it was designed for.
A guy here in the Bay Area went to jail because he would use the auto pilot feature to go to & from work but climb into the back seat and just let the car do its thing.
I don’t think it was meant for that. Nor for getting a drunk home from the bar on traffic free roads. In that respect, I agree with the article. Just like anything else, idiot proof technology can be defeated by the right (or wrong) idiot.
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Fort Nine (a Canadian motorcycle parts and accessories vendor) recently did a video on the subject:
It appears that Tesla does have a problem recognizing a motorcycle in certain situations.
One takeaway from the video is that Germany has now banned the use of the term "autopilot" because it gives people the wrong idea about the purpose and capabilities of the system. Given the monumental stupidity of many drivers, arguably the auto-drive feature has saved more lives than it has cost, just not necessarily motorcycle rider's lives. A friend let me drive his brand new Tesla and one thing that struck me (besides the fact that it went like a bat out of hell) was the massive central touchscreen display that was a continual distraction.
One takeaway from the video is that Germany has now banned the use of the term "autopilot" because it gives people the wrong idea about the purpose and capabilities of the system. Given the monumental stupidity of many drivers, arguably the auto-drive feature has saved more lives than it has cost, just not necessarily motorcycle rider's lives. A friend let me drive his brand new Tesla and one thing that struck me (besides the fact that it went like a bat out of hell) was the massive central touchscreen display that was a continual distraction.
When I was teaching other truck drivers to drive, we had a meeting and actually had to explain to the trainers to teach that the auto cruise is NOT auto pilot. This was in 2016. Apparently had a student that actually flipped the switch and then got out of the seat going down the interstate and jumped into their bunk. Luckily the trainer was aware of what was going and and jumped into action or they would have both been dead along with who knows how many others. Just sad that somethings must be explained.
not just in Germany here it's classed as "driver assist" as the driver has by law to be in complete control of the vehicle at all times. for instance if you were found "driving" without your hands on the wheel you get fined, kinda negates the whole idea really.
You are correct that there were two, not three, motorcyclists killed in accidents involving Teslas on auto-pilot, and that the circumstances of each incident were slightly different. However, it is important to note that even if the Tesla did not directly hit the motorcyclist, the accident was still related to the use of the auto-pilot feature.
Regarding the third instance, it is understandable to question whether to blame the car or the technology in cases where the driver is intoxicated. However, it is important to note that the purpose of the auto-pilot feature is to assist drivers, not to replace them, and that it is still the responsibility of the driver to remain sober and attentive while using it.
While it is true that the auto-pilot feature has safeguards for distracted drivers, it is still important to hold drivers accountable for their actions and not solely blame the technology. Additionally, it is important for drivers to use the auto-pilot feature as intended, and not to misuse it, as was the case with the individual who climbed into the back seat while the car was in motion. If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident related to the use of auto-pilot technology, it is important to seek legal advice regarding your options. Our team of experienced personal injury lawyers at Verkhovets Law can help you navigate the legal process and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve. To learn more about our services, visit our website at https://verkhovetslaw.com.
Overall, the article's message is that while technology can assist drivers, it is still the responsibility of the driver to remain attentive and not to rely solely on the technology.
Regarding the third instance, it is understandable to question whether to blame the car or the technology in cases where the driver is intoxicated. However, it is important to note that the purpose of the auto-pilot feature is to assist drivers, not to replace them, and that it is still the responsibility of the driver to remain sober and attentive while using it.
While it is true that the auto-pilot feature has safeguards for distracted drivers, it is still important to hold drivers accountable for their actions and not solely blame the technology. Additionally, it is important for drivers to use the auto-pilot feature as intended, and not to misuse it, as was the case with the individual who climbed into the back seat while the car was in motion. If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident related to the use of auto-pilot technology, it is important to seek legal advice regarding your options. Our team of experienced personal injury lawyers at Verkhovets Law can help you navigate the legal process and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve. To learn more about our services, visit our website at https://verkhovetslaw.com.
Overall, the article's message is that while technology can assist drivers, it is still the responsibility of the driver to remain attentive and not to rely solely on the technology.
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