Posting the link below and the tl;dr concluding final paragraph here:



https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...ted-explained/

 

You just posted the link. Do you have any comments to add before any of us reply?

(unless I simply didn't catch what tl;dr stands for)

 

I think Honda has a level 3 system. So does Audi. What is Tesla at?

Only my opinion...but I think people are foolish to pay for these features....what ever happened to the joy of driving?

 

The Tesla is still a level 2. The Honda system I think was the Japan version in the RLX, but I am not sure if it is released yet? I dont think there is any level 3 system yet. Even the S class can be equipped with level 3 but will not have it upon released until government allows for it around he world.

 

ok. I had thought I read that Honda was at level 3

 

I did read the entire article the conclusion is more nuanced than your cherry picked paragraph. I also read their test of Super Cruise, it is quite terrible.

 

Many people don't care about driving, they just want to get to point B. They'd much rather do something else, evident by the amount of distracted driving we see on a daily basis. Meanwhile, there are many people who have some condition (temporary or permanent), which hinders their ability to drive.

As for me, there is a distinction between "enjoyable" or "recreational" vs "junk" driving. Autocross or some twisty roads? I'm down for that, let's go. Sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic for 45 minutes, or occupying a long stretch of boring highway with speed traps? No thanks, autopilot, please. Not all driving is equal.

 

You’d pay in the case of Tesla…$10,000

 

Sort of. I have Enhanced Autopilot (EAP), which was cheaper and provides the main features of FSD (at this point in time). I read the FSD description when making the decision and decided I didn't want to pay in advance, for something that had to contend with unforeseen regulatory approval. Now if FSD was account-based and transferred to other Tesla purchases, as an incentive to stay within the brand, that would be attractive. When Tesla shows significant leaps over EAP with a more developed, feature rich version of FSD, I'll consider paying the difference to upgrade (which I can do through the app).

As a matter of whether or not the technology is useful (from any brand, not just Tesla), I think it absolutely is. Like most people who commute often, I have to occupy a vehicle, but autopilot and other assistance systems offer more control over how and when I drive. I'm totally fine with the car handling the mundane task of traffic, while I take over once things open up and actual driving occurs.

 

Why Tesla Autopilot Safety Concerns Are Unfounded

tldr; autopilot is much better than human drivers.

 

When people rely solely on Autopilot it can be dangerous. It's not autonomous driving. It's really an advanced safety feature. Driving with Autopilot is safer than driving without. The car knows where all cars are in the vicinity so can make emergency maneuvers if it detects danger without hitting other cars. This video has some great examples.


Note, I rarely use Autopilot unless I'm in stop and go traffic on the highway. In all other situations, I'd rather drive fast and lookout for police

 

i didn't just post the link, i quoted their summation which i agreed with so didn't feel the need to add to it.

"tl;dr" is internet lingo for "too long, didn't read", meaning if someone doesn't want to read the whole article at the link then here's the short summary.

 

Too Long; Didn't Read.

 

i posted the article's final paragraph which is their conclusion and that paragraph shows their mixed feelings - they like a lot of what it does but also saw it do a lot of screwy things that were dangerous if they weren't immediately ready to take over.

 

OK, Thanks. I know some basic symbols, but I'm not an expert in Internet/Social-Media lingo.