Can ModelS drive in reverse with door open?

[LeiZ]

I just crashed my 2016 Model S with its passenger door open while reversing out of the garage. Is there not a safety mechanism to put the car in park if the door is open and not allow it to go in reverse?

 

[David.85D]

The safety mechanism should be found between the seat and the steering wheel …?

 

[Huachipato]

The door being open won't prevent the car from moving. It will give you a warning and beep a lot but it won't prevent it from moving.

 

[EVRider-FL]

Sorry to hear about your incident, but between the open door, right rear view mirror, and visualization in the IC that shows the door open, I can't imagine how you missed it.