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by inverse_pi 2988 days ago
Tesla's autopilot system is no different than a self driving car with a safety driver and should be subjected to the same regulation. In a self driving car (Waymo, Cruise, etc) driver turns on autonomous mode when the driver thinks it's safe to do so. All drivers are thoroughly trained for the safety of themselves and other people on the road. Companies must obtain permits to have cars on the road and report annually on safety of the system. I'm not comfortable driving in the road knowing Tesla's drivers are not trained, the company is not subjected to the same laws as self driving system even though the drivers can turn on Autopilot ANYTIME they want, and the car can do WHATEVER.
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Drivers actually cannot turn on Autopilot anytime they want: it prevents you from doing so in noticeably adverse conditions.