Lawyers for the plaintiff argue that Tesla’s driver-assistance feature called Autopilot should have warned the driver and braked when his Model S sedan blew through flashing red lights, a stop sign and a T-intersection at nearly 70 miles an hour in the April 2019 crash. Tesla lays the blame solely on the driver, who was reaching for a dropped cell phone.
Okay - I think that at least means it was on. Couldn’t tell if they were just expecting it to save them randomly when they were fumbling for their phone.
Or is auto-braking always enabled? Lots of non-self-driving/non-lane-keeping cars still have separate auto braking. I would assume, I would hope, auto braking is functional without autopilot needing to be engaged…
Terms used loosely. I don’t have faith in the visual-only tesla system. But if you’re an average driver, I could certainly see having high expectations for auto braking. I’m not talking about absolving the driver, I’m talking about bettering driver understanding through appropriate terminology for products but, I know, I’m an idiot for dreaming of such.
All Teslas have AEB (automatic emergency braking) which is active at all times.
It’s not a stop for a light or stop sign type thing, but it will try to slow the vehicle if a crash is imminent.
Never expect AEB in any car to reliably prevent a crash. That’s not it’s main purpose. Reducing speeds is. It will have more success at prevention at slower speeds.
Edit: You can watch the EURO NCAP testing of it here on the 2025 Model 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og-jlzUoF1o