Re:Autopilot not on during crash in PA, Musk says it would h...
by foxyv on Thursday July 14, 2016 @07:36PM
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There is more than one failure mode for cruise control.
EG:
* Cruise control leaves throttle full open.
* Cruise control fails to disengage.
* Cruise control compression brakes on ice causing skidding.
* Cruise control activates without driver's knowledge.
EG: * Cruise control leaves throttle full open. * Cruise control fails to disengage. * Cruise control compression brakes on ice causing skidding. * Cruise control activates without driver's knowledge.
For an example see here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-12-16/driver-recalls-freeway...