A Tesla driver in Michigan has reported that her car was in “self-driving mode” when she crashed into a tree, although it is important to approach these claims cautiously until further data is gathered. The incident occurred on Sunday evening near Big Rapids.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female from Hudsonville was driving a Tesla in the westbound direction on M-20 when she stated that she had activated “self-driving mode” in her vehicle. She informed local news that her car veered to the right, left the road, collided with a tree, and rolled multiple times.
The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle and sustained minor injuries. She was subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment.
It is worth noting that although Tesla offers a package known as “Full Self-Driving” for its vehicles, there is presently no “self-driving mode” available. The closest feature is the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta, which automates various driving tasks but necessitates continuous driver supervision. The responsibility rests with the driver to maintain their hands on the steering wheel and remain attentive to the road.
Given its requirement for driver attention, the FSD Beta is categorized as a level 2 driver assist system, similar to standard traffic-aware cruise control and lane-keeping systems.
Since the introduction of Tesla’s Autopilot, its initial level 2 driver assist system, drivers have frequently attributed accidents to its usage.
