Re:Apple engineer killed in Tesla crash had previously compl...
by coleca on Wednesday February 12, 2020 @07:41AM
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My Mazda has the same issue with cars in front taking exits. I’ve also had it brake unexpectedly on the highway on Rt 95 in RI. I was coming over the crest of a small hill and in front was a stone overpass. The angle of the radar was still elevated so it thought that I was headed into a stone wall. Except the road dips down well before the overpass so in reality that isn’t a possibility.
The warning lights and alarm went off and then the car slammed on the brakes. Thankfully no one was behind me.
Re:Apple engineer killed in Tesla crash had previously compl...
by nradov on Wednesday February 12, 2020 @12:01PM
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Subaru EyeSight uses two stereoscopic video cameras only: no radar, lidar, or ultrasonics. It was engineered to achieve the maximum possible safety improvement at minimum cost. And it basically succeeded at that, but it's very limited. Can only sense straight ahead, doesn't work at all in fog or heavy precipitation, etc.
Our Mazda gets tripped up when adaptive cruise is engaged and someone pulls into the turn lane to make a left. It also can sometimes get “spooked” on the interstate when going on turns and trucks are in adjacent lanes.
Hasn’t freaked out with collision warnings though. Every time it has it was totally justified.