Reckless driver, Model 3 prevents accident…

[StealthP3D]

Exactly. We can’t wait for autonomous to be perfect and in every car. Bad things will still happen. People have to get out of the mindset that if there is a “chance” of an accident, they don’t want to use it.

Right, once it's safer than humans are, it would be like calculated manslaughter to not approve it for use. There will still be fatal accidents but there will be fewer of them. In other words, it will save lives and prevent injuries.

 

[nschemmaster]

Maybe they were hoping to get to their destination before their Alfa broke down again

 

[daver3]

On I-45 North near beltway 8 in Houston, reckless Giulia driver cuts into my lane from right and almost hit my car. Instinctively applied breaks and turned steering wheel to the left – Ford pick-up was on the left lane at the same time. Model 3 kept me in the lane, yanked me back to the right, again kept me in the lane pulling the car into the center.

At that speed (60 – 65 MPH to begin with), ping ponging in the lane felt very different and unsettling. Within few seconds the car, drive etc was as if nothing happened… I hit the TeslaCam button.

I think it’s the emergency lane departure avoidance that kept me in the lane and avoided an accident.

Thanks Tesla!

Before reviewing the footage, I felt like road rage towards the Model 3 since it was a Giulia (TMC and Reddit influence I guess), however, after looking at the footage, the Giulia driver was cutting other vehicles off as well.



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How do we discourage this reckless behavior?

 

[daver3]

On I-45 North near beltway 8 in Houston, reckless Giulia driver cuts into my lane from right and almost hit my car. Instinctively applied breaks and turned steering wheel to the left – Ford pick-up was on the left lane at the same time. Model 3 kept me in the lane, yanked me back to the right, again kept me in the lane pulling the car into the center.

At that speed (60 – 65 MPH to begin with), ping ponging in the lane felt very different and unsettling. Within few seconds the car, drive etc was as if nothing happened… I hit the TeslaCam button.

I think it’s the emergency lane departure avoidance that kept me in the lane and avoided an accident.

Thanks Tesla!

Before reviewing the footage, I felt like road rage towards the Model 3 since it was a Giulia (TMC and Reddit influence I guess), however, after looking at the footage, the Giulia driver was cutting other vehicles off as well.



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How do we discourage this reckless behavior?

I wonder if rather than it being the lane protection it's more like when you're making a lane change and your car spots a car pulling into your space and it jerks you back to avoid the collision.

 

[Hour123]

I wonder if rather than it being the lane protection it's more like when you're making a lane change and your car spots a car pulling into your space and it jerks you back to avoid the collision.

There was no vehicle in my right lane when the incident happened....

There was an incident similar to what u mentioned posted on Reddit: saved by autopilot. This tech needs to be standard on every car made. : teslamotors

 

[Wahbash]

Were you on autopilot when this happened?

 

[biotour]

Our wheel lug size is 14x1.5

Not sure if these are too wide but they have several to choose from....

32 CHROME STEEL SPIKED EXTENDED TRUCK LUG NUTS 14x1.5 + KEY | FORD CHEVY HUMMER

 

[Hugh-SG]

Could the "pedestrian" avoidance system react in time to prevent an animal strike? Anyone been down that road?

Answer is Yes!

One of the Tesla Saves complications on YT does show Energency Braking to a Stop whilst moving over to an empty shoulder to avoid hitting a Calf crossing an unfenced divided highway in front of a Tesla just after sunset.

 

[Hour123]

Were you on autopilot when this happened?

Was not on AP. Please see posts above for settings when the incident happened.

 

[Wahbash]

Was not on AP. Please see posts above for settings when the incident happened.

Wow, impressive. I wish I could test this sort of stuff, like automatic braking, but am afraid to hit something haha.

 

[Kleenerth3]

My 3 impresses me more every day. A few days after receiving the car we were on our way to Escondido to check out Cruising Grand Friday evening. I believe it was an Acura that had entered the 15 fwy south near the 78 and immediately veered across all 5 lanes to make it into the HOV lanes. The Acura was hard on the gas as it went behind us closely. The moment it started into my lane, my 3 accelerated for a few seconds and resumed cruise control after it left my lane. I saw the ding-a-ling coming and knew it was close but the saftey factor kicked in and at that very moment I knew this is the most awesome car I've ever experienced.
I only regret is I hadn't gotten to installing the USB stick yet and have no footage. I'm sure it would've recorded it cuz when it went by the avatar on my screen was red and made a warning sound.
I absolutely LOVE this new member of the family and understand why Elon wants us to name these things!! I even talk to "Atles"and say hello and THANK YOU!!!