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Tesla Full Self-Driving system fails to recognise train, driver intervenes

A Tesla owner in Ohio reported that his car in Full Self-Driving mode attempted to drive into a crossing train on May 8, 2024. The driver took control and avoided a collision, but the car hit the crossing arm causing damage. The driver said it was the second such incident in six months. Tesla did not respond to requests for comment.

Date it happened
2024-05-08
Organisation involved
Tesla
Product, system or model
Full Self-Driving (FSD)
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