[3D30497420]

This is part of the Euro NCAP standard:

> Automatic Door Locking (ADL): System in the vehicle whereby the door latches automatically lock once the vehicle has reached a certain speed. They should also automatically unlock in the event of an accident, post impact.

https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/43396/euro-ncap-rescue-extric...

They also have a section for electric retractable door handles (5.3), including

> It is assumed that by design the door handles will extend outwards ready for use when the SRS system deploys any airbag/detects a severe impact or the door handle remains in its retracted position but can be grabbed nevertheless by the first responder without any tool.

I wonder if Tesla's don't do this? Or if it didn't in this case?

[BrandoElFollito]

"should" as in "recommended"? (I am not a native speaker of English)

[3D30497420]

Honestly, not sure. I think this is open to interpretation (and maybe is clarified elsewhere in their documentation).

Euro NCAP is a voluntary assessment program, so I believe all of these are just recommendations that will impact a vehicles scoring rather than mandatory safety standards.