Tesla-induced pileup involved driver-assist tech, government data reveals [View all]
Source: CNN
The Tesla Model S that braked sharply and triggered an eight-car crash in San Francisco in November had the automaker’s controversial driver-assist software engaged at the time, according to data the federal government released Tuesday.
The Tesla Model S slowed to 7 mph on the highway at the time of the crash, according to the data. Publicly released video also showed the car moving into the far-left lane and braking abruptly.
The Tesla’s driver told authorities that the vehicle’s “full self-driving” software braked unexpectedly and triggered the pileup on Thanksgiving day. CNN Business was first to report last month the driver’s claim that “full self-driving” was active.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration then announced that it was sending a special crash investigation team to examine the incident. The agency typically conducts special investigations into about 100 crashes a year.
Read more: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/17/business/tesla-8-car-crash-autopilot/index.html
Tesla owners call this "Phantom Braking" - it is NOT a rare occurrence
https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/search/5095596/?q=phantom+braking&o=relevance
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