This episode delves into the effectiveness of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in keeping drivers engaged, the risks posed by partial automation, and the need for regulatory oversight. We highlight issues with Tesla's approach to autonomous driving, including its reliance on remote operators. Recalls for vehicles from Pagani, GM, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche are discussed, emphasizing ongoing problems like water intrusion and rearview camera failures. The episode closes with listener mail addressing seatbelt comfort for short women and a general call for improved vehicle safety features.

Links:

• https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/
• https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/partial-automation-that-allows-some-manual-steering-may-help-keep-drivers-engaged
• https://www.npr.org/2024/12/02/nx-s1-5165290/crash-prevention-technology-aeb-debate
• https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/nhtsa-opens-inquiry-into-fiery-piedmont-cybertruck-crash-that-killed-3/ar-AA1v0Pw3
• https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/26/tesla-appears-to-be-building-a-teleoperations-team-for-its-robotaxi-service/
• https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/12/nightmare-zipcar-outage-is-a-warning-against-complete-app-dependency/
• https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-48526-4
• https://techxplore.com/news/2024-12-autonomous-vehicle-safety-prefixer-sensor.html
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V891-4776.PDF
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V894-9506.PDF
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V879-3883.PDF
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V874-2474.PDF
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V889-9718.PDF