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Re:San Francisco raises Tesla 'self-driving' safety concerns... by Xylakant on Sunday September 26, 2021 @05:57AM (#28659620)
> by selection of being able to afford a Tesla - in average more qualified then the minimum wage test driver.

How does “income received” translate into “qualified for driving”? A good lawyer, doctor, it consultant, … is probably on average a less safe driver than someone that has been through a training, despite earning more.

If your worry is that the test drivers are tired because they need to work multiple jobs - mandate better pay. And from what I know from my doctor acquaintances, being tired from overwork is part of the job description.

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Re:San Francisco raises Tesla 'self-driving' safety concerns... by MauranKilom on Sunday September 26, 2021 @10:48AM (#28661297)
One could argue that young drivers are disproportionately likely to get into accidents (inexperience, bravado...) and are also less likely to be able to afford a Tesla.

But even that is not really sufficient for supporting the statement either.

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