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Irresponsible Tesla driver tries Autopilot function in the backseat

Irresponsible Tesla driver tries Autopilot function in the backseat

chitchatboy

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blogentry-133713-0-34623700-1447129975_thumb.pngRecently, Tesla introduced its Autopilot system to its Model S as an upgrade. While this is as close as you can get to full autonomous driving, Tesla has made it clear that this system is by no means a fully automated driving experience, and you must have your hands on the wheel all times, as the driver is still the one responsible for controlling the vehicle.

 

Sadly a couple of videos, showing irresponsible drivers abusing the program from the backseat, have surfaced on the net. Shot from the backseat, this video shows the owner's Tesla Model S doing all the driving, unsupervised, on the road, at 83 km/h by itself.

 

Thankfully, Tesla is aware of these incidents and will be will be putting some additional constraints on when Autopilot can be activated to minimise such dangerous behaviours.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLmxS71FIJc




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