Tesla Accident on Railway Tracks
In Pennsylvania, a Tesla Model 3 collided with a train. The driver claims the car was in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode, which caused the incident. All passengers remained unharmed, but the event raised serious questions about the system’s functionality.
According to local fire department representatives, the car traveled about 15 meters along the tracks before stopping. Shortly after, a passing train struck the Tesla’s side mirror. Special equipment was required to remove the car from the tracks to avoid further damage.
Unanswered Questions
The situation raises doubts because Full Self-Driving mode requires constant driver supervision. The manufacturer states:
“Full Self-Driving (Supervised) requires full driver attention. You must keep your hands on the steering wheel while the feature is active.”
It remains unclear why the driver did not intervene when the car began to move off course. Did the system truly malfunction, or was it human negligence behind the wheel?
Such incidents highlight how important it is to correctly understand the capabilities of modern autopilot systems. Even the most advanced systems require constant driver attention, especially in non-standard situations. So far, no automaker has offered a fully autonomous solution that could guarantee safety without human involvement.