Handling The Wheel
Tesla states that even though the necessary hardware for full automation is already installed in current models, they still require an alert driver with their hands on the steering wheel even when the car is performing its pre-programmed automatic functions. This is, of course, a legal requirement – in Europe at least – as you are still supposed to respond to avoid accidents.
In any case, the continuous developing and beta-testing allow users to improve their cars on the fly with function and performance updates. This makes Tesla a manufacturer of extremely safe cars – it was awarded the highest safety honor this year out of any electric vehicle by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The skyrocketing sales of the Model 3 seem proof enough that Tesla is on the right track with this eco-friendly approach to provide a revolutionary, luxurious driving experience for those who choose to invest in it.
