[luca_ing]

I've worked on highly safety related (classification ASIL D) automotive systems. There are rules about how to think about the driver.

The driver is not considered a reliable component of such a system, and must not be used to guide decisions.

Yes, the driver clearly was a fool, but system design should not have taken his decision into account, and come to its own conclusion for a safe reaction (e.g., stopping the car).

[prof_hobart]

I agree with that, and as I say I'm not attempting to defend Tesla in the slightest.

My point was simply that the driver has to take responsibility for their actions in this situation as well.