- The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requesting information from Tesla regarding its new Mad Max driver-assistance setting.
- Mad Max mode is reported to allow vehicles to operate at higher speeds compared to earlier Tesla modes.
- The NHTSA emphasized that drivers are responsible for following all traffic laws, regardless of assistance features.
- An ongoing investigation involves about 2.9 million Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology due to concerns about safety law violations.
- The NHTSA has identified multiple incidents where FSD actions may have resulted in crashes, injuries, and traffic law violations.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reached out to Tesla seeking more information about its new “Mad Max” driver-assistance mode. The inquiry comes as the system is said to enable higher-speed driving than previous driver-assist settings.
According to a Reuters report, the NHTSA stated it is actively communicating with Tesla to obtain additional details. The agency clarified in its statement, “The human behind the wheel is fully responsible for driving the vehicle and complying with all traffic safety laws.”
Some users have claimed on social media that Tesla vehicles using the more aggressive Mad Max setting of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system are able to exceed posted speed limits. The mode has been described as enabling the vehicle to “accelerate and weave through traffic at an incredible pace” while keeping the ride smooth.
In early October, the NHTSA initiated an investigation concerning around 2.9 million Tesla vehicles due to worries about Full Self-Driving technology and potential violations of traffic safety regulations. The agency’s Office of Defects Investigation has recorded 58 incidents related to the technology, including 23 injuries and 14 cases involving crashes or fires.
Despite these developments, shares of Tesla have risen nearly 8% this year and jumped 62% over the past 12 months.
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