Driver Automation to Be Scrutinized in NTSB Probe of Tesla Crash
- Safety board seeking to learn about safety of automation
- Agency joins NHTSA in studying fatal accident in Florida
Why Tesla's Autopilot Is Under Investigation
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For years, U.S. investigators have been calling for more automation on motor vehicles, such as sensors that slam on the brakes to prevent a crash.
At the same time, the National Transportation Safety Board, in its probes of transportation mishaps, has warned that such devices may also have a down side: the technology can confuse operators if it’s poorly designed or lead to complacency that breeds its own hazards.