Tesla is not a typical automaker. Known for its world-class technology and safety measures, the company keeps grabbing attention for its ever-evolving driver-assist technology
Their cars are renowned for their advanced?autopilot or remote driving features that lets people control the vehicles without being behind the wheel. In recent months, there have been various occasions involving Tesla cars that have put the focus on the autopilot feature.?
While the feature has its critics, its benefits can't be ignored and this incident is proof. Recently, the advanced technology of the car reportedly saved the life of a drunk driver who had passed out behind the wheel.
A 24-year-old Norwegian man was intoxicated while driving his Tesla vehicle and passed out at the wheel.?Fortunately for the man, the car¡¯s?autopilot?system kicked in and prevented any fatal accident, The Independent reported.??
The man, behind the wheel of his Tesla Model S vehicle, was filmed by a fellow?driver. The video shows Tesla¡¯s autopilot mode in action as the car self-drives in the same lane and avoids any collisions.??
The car then came to a complete halt after detecting the driver was unresponsive. It automatically switched on the hazard lights, which alerted emergency services.
According to the Eastern Police District¡¯s official Twitter post, Autopilot was activated when the driver passed out, allowing the Model S to stay in its lane without posing a threat to other drivers.??
¡°At 0540; a Tesla stops in the tunnel. It turns out to be a man 24 years old who has fallen asleep behind the wheel. He is also drunk, but stubbornly denies driving. Although there is a video of him from the car ¡ Necessary samples have been taken," their tweet read.?
¡°The N?stvet tunnel is closed while we wait for salvage. Cases are created and driver¡¯s licenses are temporarily confiscated¡±, they added.??
According to local police, the?Tesla?driver was drunk, although he denied that he was driving. That¡¯s not what the video evidence shows, however. His license has been temporarily suspended and a lawsuit has been filed against him.??
It¡¯s not hard to imagine what could have happened had the man not been driving a car with self-driving capability.? ?