Recognising an oncoming Tesla in traffic

[TheManofMead]

In the old days it was easy to spot the distinct shape of the Model S daytime running lights.

I've noticed the new Ford Focus daytime running light has a virtually identical shape signature so I'm often thinking a Model S is approaching only to be dismayed to see a Ford Focus.

Anyone else noticed this?

 

[Lucanesque]

Yup. This relates, for me at least, to the "does anyone wave anymore" thread... I mostly seem to spot a Tesla when it's too late

 

[Battpower]

I've noticed the same. But tbh, the past 4 or 5 Tesla drivers either thought I was driving a Focus or were just too grumpy to acknowledge me!

Guess I should order a CT.

 

[AnthonyLR]

The cameras will soon recognise Teslas for us. Now we just need an autoflash system.

 

[Cwmwd]

Now we just need an autoflash system.

You mean a "beam a friendly message to their screen over Bluetooth and sound a chime" system...?

 

[MrBadger]

You mean a "beam a friendly message to their screen over Bluetooth and sound a chime" system...?

Ours does that already. Normally when a Tesla has passed and I turn my head to look behind and I swerve into oncoming traffic

 

[SimonT]

The M3 is fairly easy to spot but my kids are able to spot Teslas with ease and are always pointing them out.

 

[Adopado]

You mean a "beam a friendly message to their screen over Bluetooth and sound a chime" system...?

Not another reason for a flippin' chime, please!

 

[LongRanger]

If they can land used rocket boosters on ships it can’t be beyond the wit of the software team to AI-code recognition as coloured oncoming car icons on the display. The right colour of course, otherwise they have failed.

 

[MrBadger]

Thats been promised.

 

[Dilly]

I had to pass the local secondary school at chucking-out time today. I forgot the time. Wall to wall cars!
3 million kids, both sides of the road.
Kids certainly recognise Tesla’s. I now know how a goldfish feels )

 

[Sparkeur]

I now know how a goldfish feels

Don't worry, you'll have forgotten by now