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by jc__denton 1474 days ago
The problem with Tesla's "self-driving" is people assume they have to provide no oversight or inputs beyond engaging the system. It's a recipe for disaster. Couple it with the rapid acceleration and speeds the Tesla is capable of and you exponentially increase that risk. I have seen people shave / apply makeup, be on laptops, and even sleep while these cars were "driving." Conversely, I have seen people accelerate rapidly and unsafe, taking their previously gas-driven aggressive behaviors to a whole new level.

The cars need governors to keep other motorists safe and I hesitate to say "other motorists," since I think most find their driver's license as the toy in a Happy Meal.