Incredible moment Tesla Autopilot saves woman’s life after a 70mph car crash throws her hands from the steering wheel
SHOCKING footage has revealed the moment Tesla’s Autopilot feature saved a woman’s life during an intense highway crash in Florida.
The video shows a Dodge Charger veer out of its lane and ram into the rear end of a Model 3 sedan going 70 miles-per-hour.
The Tesla Model 3’s driver reportedly froze after impact and lifted her hands off the car’s steering wheel, according to .
Autopilot emergency functions within the Model 3 then took over and kept the electric vehicle steady while bringing the car to a complete stop.
Tesla’s Autopilot is a feature that allows compatible cars to steer, accelerate, and brake within their lane.
The at-fault Dodge Charger drove past the smashed Tesla and pulled over about half a mile ahead after causing the highway crash.
Wham Baam Teslacam claims that the Dodge Charger’s driver never checked on the Tesla he hit and told police that the electric sedan caused the accident.
This dangerous road incident is viewable because of the Model 3’s TeslaCam feature.
Florida police couldn’t view the crash’s TeslaCam footage at the time of the accident since the Model 3 thought it was still in drive, a condition under which the car's programming doesn't allow playback.
Fortunately, the police officer ticketed the Dodge Charger’s driver anyway.
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The Tesla Model 3’s driver will also be able to present the accident’s footage in court.
Insurance labeled the Model 3 as totaled and paid its owner $15,000 more than the car’s original purchase price.
But most recent news about Tesla Autopilot hasn’t been so positive.
Tesla is being sued over claims it misled customers by falsely advertising its Full Self-Driving and Autopilot features.
The lawsuit accuses Tesla of having advertised its self-driving technology as fully functioning or “just around the corner” since 2016.
According to reports, however, the technology is in fact nowhere near ready for mass production.
