Autonomous Driving Capability of Tesla Questioned After Incident of Ignoring Train Tracks
In recent times, concerns have arisen about the performance of Tesla's Full-Self Driving (FSD) system at railroad crossings. A series of incidents, as documented in videos and reports, have highlighted the limitations and imperfections of the technology.
One video shows a Tesla vehicle attempting to drive through a crossing as the gate was going down. It appears that the FSD system gave priority to a green traffic light in the distance, potentially disregarding the imminent danger at the crossing. Accidents have already been reported due to similar issues. For instance, a Tesla reportedly turned left onto train tracks and was hit by a train minutes later in June.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is aware of these incidents and has been in communication with Tesla. The agency continuously analyzes consumer complaints to determine whether a potential vehicle safety defect trend exists. However, the name of the institution or individual investigating and analyzing the issues with Tesla's FSD system at railroad crossings is not provided in the available search results.
Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, did post a message on his social network noting that "FSD Supervised is now available in Australia and New Zealand." Yet, Tesla and Musk have not commented on the reports regarding issues at railroad crossings.
Experts suggest that Tesla may not have used enough data to train its FSD system. Some speculate that the software may not be adequately equipped to recognise the various setups of railway crossings across the country.
Numerous complaints about vehicles encountering issues at crossings have been found on forums. In one such case, a driver had to manually stop the vehicle, and the crossing arms were not even halfway down at the time. NBC News reported a Model Y failing to recognise flashing lights and lowering crossing gates at an active railway crossing.
The inability of the FSD system to correctly detect railway crossings could potentially pose a safety risk to drivers. As a reminder, Tesla's FSD system operates as a Level 2 semi-autonomous driving system, requiring people to be engaged and ready to respond if needed. Users might want to be a little cautious at train crossings when using the FSD system.
Despite these challenges, it is crucial to remember that autonomous driving technology is still in its developmental stages. As with any new technology, there will be teething problems and areas for improvement. The hope is that these issues will be addressed and addressed swiftly to ensure the safety of all road users.
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