by 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 representatives of the local fire department, the car traveled on the tracks for about 15 meters before stopping. Shortly after, a train passed by, which struck the Tesla’s mirror. Special equipment was required to evacuate the car from the tracks to avoid further damage.
Unanswered Questions
The situation raises doubts because the Full Self-Driving mode implies 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 started moving off course. Did the system really make a mistake, or was it human negligence behind the wheel?
Such cases highlight how important it is to correctly understand the capabilities of modern autopilots. 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.
