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Re:A Tragic Loss by viraptor on Friday July 01, 2016 @12:11AM (#12013823)
> at least it doesn't lead the driver to think he can take his hands off the wheel and not pay attention

Tesla reiterates every time and makes you confirm you understand that this is not the case. If the driver did it, that's completely on them being irresponsible.

Re:A Tragic Loss by fucking_tragedy on Friday July 01, 2016 @01:25AM (#12014043)
It's called Autopilot™.
Re:A Tragic Loss by manicdee on Friday July 01, 2016 @02:24AM (#12014203)
The autopilot in planes works the same way: pilot is strongly recommended to keep hands on the controls, autopilot will release control if any conditions fall outside the autopilot's functional envelope.
Re:A Tragic Loss by fucking_tragedy on Friday July 01, 2016 @11:50AM (#12017123)
Pilots are trained professionals in the field where autopilot is relevant, consumers are not.
Re:A Tragic Loss by manicdee on Monday July 11, 2016 @12:47AM (#12068956)
and even though they are highly trained they still keep their attention on the plane's operation.

And pilots still make mistakes when adjusting to a context where the autopilot has unexpectedly handed control back to the humans.