Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system allows cars to drive themselves in certain scenarios. Despite all the advanced features it offers, FSD does not completely remove the drive from the composition for security reasons. However, this may soon change.
Tesla goes one step further in autonomous driving technology
Despite all the advanced safety technologies, the FSD system requires the driver to hold the steering wheel frequently. The system, which checks whether the driver is active at the wheel, indicates that the driver should pay attention to the road with a warning sound, otherwise. When it does not receive any feedback, the system safely stops the vehicle.
A Twitter user who believed the FSD was secure enough suggested that this warning system should have an option to turn it off. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, on the other hand, responded positively to a Twitter user’s suggestion about turning off the system’s warning system for people who have traveled 10,000 miles (16,000 kilometers) with the FSD Beta. According to the statement made by the popular businessman, the warning system can be turned off as of this month.
This situation brings with it a new debate. With a possible update, the warning system of the FSD Beta can be turned off by some experienced drivers, leaving the driving to fully autonomous technology. It is questioned whether the FSD Beta system is secure enough.
Although the system, which is still in the ‘Beta’ process, is capable, in some cases it may need the moves of the driver. On the other hand, some regulations prevent Tesla from turning off the warning system. Recently, accidents involving Tesla branded vehicles also increase the number of question marks.
While Tesla’s autonomous driving technology is being questioned, we can say that such a decision is quite risky. So what do you think about Tesla’s autonomous driving technology? You can share your views with us in the comments section.