A representative of Euro NCAP claims that being overly reliant on Tesla’s full self-driving features poses a significant risk.
Safety Debate One of the hottest topics in the automotive industry now is autonomous driving, regardless of its level of advancement or form. Auto makers have been touting their own autonomous tech for years now, but Tesla has always been at the forefront of that conversation, claiming its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature is the most advanced and safest.
Despite these claims, we’ve all seen multiple lawsuits filed against the brand for accidents caused by the driving systems. Multiple people have already spoken in favor of or against the system’s readiness, but a representative from one of the biggest safety bodies has just spoken, and the words might carry some weight.
In a report by Drive, while speaking to Australian and New Zealand media reps, Euro NCAP Technical Director Richard Schram said that Tesla’s FSD features would not be favorably viewed under the NCAP’s current testing model. The Euro NCAP agency has even labeled the technology as dangerous and irresponsible.
Schram was also quoted as saying that the majority of the danger comes from the possibility that owners and drivers may become over-reliant on the FSD tech. He added that it might be harder to keep drivers in the loop and still give them the feeling that the car does everything.
One other point raised by Schram is the name, fully self-driving implies that the car does everything, but the fact remains that these systems are still assistance features according to Schram.
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