"The US main transportation safety regulator said on Friday it is seeking information from Tesla about a new driver assistance mode dubbed Mad Max that operates at higher speeds than other versions. Some drivers on social media report that Tesla vehicles using the more aggressive version of its full self-driving (FSD) system could operate above posted speed limits. NHTSA is in contact with the manufacturer to gather additional information, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a statement."
"The human behind the wheel is fully responsible for driving the vehicle and complying with all traffic safety laws. NHTSA earlier this month opened an investigation into 2.9m Tesla vehicles equipped with its full self-driving system due to the dozens of reports of traffic-safety violations and crashes. NHTSA said in opening the investigation it is reviewing 58 reports of issues involving traffic safety violations when using FSD, including 14 crashes and 23 injuries."
NHTSA is requesting information from Tesla about a new, more aggressive driver-assistance mode called Mad Max that reportedly operates at higher speeds than other FSD versions. Social media users report that vehicles using the mode can exceed posted speed limits and weave through traffic. NHTSA says it is in contact with the manufacturer and reiterates that the human behind the wheel remains fully responsible for driving and obeying traffic laws. Earlier in the month NHTSA opened an investigation into 2.9 million Teslas equipped with FSD after multiple reports of traffic-safety violations, crashes and injuries. The agency is reviewing 58 reports, including 14 crashes and 23 injuries, and Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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