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Autopilot Misuse Led to Fatal Crash | Texas News
A Tesla Model S crashed into a parked fire truck in 2021 while operating on Autopilot — but the system wasn’t engaged, and the driver was speeding at 137 km/h in a 72 km/h zone. The NTSB’s report reveals a troubling pattern of driver over-reliance on Autopilot, combined with the system’s inability to detect stationary objects at high speeds. This tragic incident underscores the critical need for driver vigilance, clearer system boundaries, and better education — proving that even advanced tech can’t replace human responsibility behind the wheel. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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