U.S. opens probe into Tesla’s Autopilot over emergency vehicle crashes

Re:U.S. opens probe into Tesla’s Autopilot over emergency ve... by hnarn on Monday August 16, 2021 @11:16AM (#28199078)

> like the truck driver in a big curve slightly deviating out of his lane and "pushing" me dangerously close to the median strip for example

This is a situation that you simply shouldn’t put yourself in. There is no reason to ever drive right next to a large vehicle, on either side, except for very short periods when overtaking them on a straight road.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:U.S. opens probe into Tesla’s Autopilot over emergency ve... by throwaway0a5e on Monday August 16, 2021 @11:20AM (#28199117)

This just isn't realistically possible on most highways except in the lightest traffic conditions. You are gonna spend some time beside trucks whether you like it or not.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:U.S. opens probe into Tesla’s Autopilot over emergency ve... by hnarn on Monday August 16, 2021 @11:25AM (#28199174)

Spending time right next to a truck is completely optional. You can either speed up or slow down, either of them will put you in a position where you are no longer right next to them.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:U.S. opens probe into Tesla’s Autopilot over emergency ve... by occamrazor on Monday August 16, 2021 @12:44PM (#28200066)

What if there is a more or less uninterrupted row of trucks in the right lane?

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:U.S. opens probe into Tesla’s Autopilot over emergency ve... by hnarn on Monday August 16, 2021 @12:49PM (#28200136)

We can play “what if” all day, but I’m not interested. In 99,9% of cases you can and should avoid driving next to a large vehicle.

[ Parent | on HN ]