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In response to
"TWuG, what is the info on that Tesla that ran into the fire truck in LA a week or so ago? Have they released any info? -- nm"
by
James Bond (aka Igor)
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Here's the best write-up on it. Driver was using AP, car in front changed lanes to avoid truck, driver of Tesla either wasn't
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paying attention or failed to react and hit truck.
AP in its current state (level 2 autonomy) REQUIRES an attentive driver. AP cannot do much beyond maintain lane position and follow distance. The anti-collision tech may have hit the brakes, but that is usually only enough to lessen the impact, not avoid it if travelling at highway speeds.
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