Tesla Cybertruck's self-driving mode fails, causing crash
In Florida, a Tesla Cybertruck crashed into an electric pole while on Full Self-Driving mode, highlighting the technology's limitations and the need for driver vigilance
A Tesla Cybertruck owner in Florida experienced a significant malfunction with the vehicle's Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode, leading to an accident. The owner, Jonathan Challinger, had activated the FSD v13 mode, expecting the vehicle to make a turn. However, the Cybertruck failed to recognize the need to turn and instead continued straight, crashing into an electric pole. This incident was shared on the social media platform X by Challinger, where it quickly went viral. He highlighted the mistake of overly relying on technology for driving, acknowledging his error in judgment and urging others to remain attentive while using such advanced driving systems.
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