The world of electric vehicles always brings some exciting news stories. Stories relating to the safety and efficacy of new autonomous vehicle technology carry a particular flair of excitement and controversy. Of course, Tesla’s Autopilot feature sits as one of the most comprehensive automatic driving systems available on today’s market. As such, stories about its successes and shortcomings tend to draw significant attention in the media.
Today, one such story came to light. As MSN reports, a new video shows a Tesla Model 3 reportedly on Autopilot crashing into a stationary overturned truck. The semi-truck, which had already been involved in an accident, lies on its side. The Model 3 then collides with the side of the truck.
Some follow up information from those involved in the accident highlights some potential problems with the incident. First and foremost, the good news is that no one was hurt in the accident. However, such stories bring the safety of Tesla Autopilot and even driver awareness into question. Even so, in such a situation, the driver behind the wheel should be proactive about keeping a close watch on their vehicle when approaching the scene of an accident.
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As displayed in the video, several other vehicles successfully navigated around the overturned truck. Brief plumes of smoke indicate the driver’s attempt to brake before the collision. In any case, the story provides some helpful advice for those using any sort of autonomous driving system. The technology is still in its infancy. Therefore, there’s no substitute for paying attention on the roads.
