Tesla Motors will apply a software update to about two million cars sold in the U.S. after a wide-ranging investigation by authorities concluded that the manufacturer did not do enough to prevent drivers from taking risky actions with a system that gives the car high quality. degree of autonomy.

An investigation launched several years ago by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concluded that Tesla Motors must make a number of changes to prevent drivers from using the system excessively and in risky ways, such as while driving. the wheel is too long.

Autopilot allows the car to accelerate, brake and change direction under certain conditions. The main criticism of the system is that it doesn’t monitor the driver enough, allowing them to spend more time looking at the road or the steering wheel. According to authorities, Autopilot, despite its name, is NOT a system that allows a car to drive itself without driver intervention.

NHTSA says driverless technology is useful, but only when used responsibly and when safety comes first. Apparently, this was not the case with Tesla.

Autopilot is a system that has been written about a lot, drivers have tested its limits, and Elon Musk has said that we are close to the moment when Tesla cars will drive themselves. The problem is that improper use of this system has led to hundreds of accidents in the US, some with fatal consequences.

The Autopilot driver assistance system is in every Tesla car and uses video cameras to adjust the car’s speed according to surrounding traffic and help drivers steer in clearly marked lanes.

The recall affects Y, S, 3 and X models produced between 2012 and 2023. Software updates should add additional control modes and alerts so drivers can focus on driving.

Sources: Automotive News, AP

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