Recently, a Tesla Model 3 in autonomous mode avoided a collision in Sweden by swerving away from a car making a dangerous turn. The incident was recorded by the vehicle’s dashboard camera, which was in 100% autonomous mode.
The driver, in sharing the video on social media, highlighted that the Tesla system saved their life. However, Tesla’s Autopilot technology is under investigation regarding its safety.
The Autopilot system, along with Full Self-Driving (FSD), allows the Tesla to drive semi-autonomously, controlling acceleration, braking, and even steering. However, there is confusion among owners about the limits of these technologies.
Autonomous vehicles operate at different levels of automation, ranging from basic speed control (Level 1) to full automation with no human intervention (Level 5). Many believe that Tesla models are fully autonomous, whereas they actually operate at an intermediate level (Level 2), combining driver assistance systems like lane-keeping and emergency braking with semi-autonomous elements (Level 3) like acceleration and steering control.
Despite the advancements, the system is still considered unreliable by authorities, especially following fatal accidents in the United States, such as one where the system failed to detect a person ahead who was struck. Additionally, in a recent case, the Tesla FSD system’s camera lost visibility due to fog, nearly causing a collision with a train (click here to watch the video).
These cases highlight both the capabilities and limitations of this technology, emphasizing the need for driver oversight and awareness to ensure greater safety on the roads.
Source: AutoEsporte | Photos: Instagram (@teslamotors) / X (@Tesla_Calle) | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
