Tesla responded to the collision of 11 vehicles in a row: the accelerator pedal of the vehicle involved in the collision was depressed 100% deeply
Recently, a major accident in Chengdu where Tesla collided with 11 cars in a row has aroused widespread public concern and heated discussions. According to the owner, Mr. Wang, he was driving at a speed of about 30 km/h at the time of the incident and suddenly lost control of the vehicle, resulting in a series of collisions.
Mr. Wang stressed that he did not turn on autopilot or one-pedal mode, but only carried out normal driving operations. Worryingly, the Tesla car had just been licensed when the accident happened in the afternoon of the same day. In response, Tesla mentioned that at the time of the accident, the accelerator pedal was 100% pressed, which may have hinted at the possibility that the driver accidentally stepped on the accelerator.
The accident left 3 people with minor injuries and, fortunately, they have been treated in hospital. The local police immediately intervened and took action to initiate further investigative procedures. Vehicle intelligence and safety have become hot topics caused by this incident. Despite the fact that modern vehicles are equipped with intelligent safety systems, this accident shows that safety cannot be guaranteed 100 percent, even with the assistance of high technology. In addition to relying on the additional safety provided by intelligent systems, driver alertness and safety awareness are also crucial.
At present, Mr. Wang's vehicle has been handed over to the traffic management department for technical appraisal, and the specific reason still needs to be confirmed. He has contacted the Tesla brand and said that there will be an after-sales department to follow up on the matter. However, we can't just put the blame on the vehicle manufacturer. As a driver, you should have a clear understanding and evaluation of your driving ability, and always maintain a high degree of vigilance.
Tesla responded to the questions raised by the media and netizens in response to the video of the accident circulated on the Internet.
1. Why did the vehicle suddenly accelerate when the collision occurred in the video?
By checking the background data, it was found that when the collision occurred in the video, the accelerator pedal of the vehicle involved was pressed 100% deeply, and the speed of the vehicle increased from 54km/h to 132km/h at the time of the collision.
2. Why did the brake lights come on when the collision occurred in the video?
This is because the collision in the video is not the first collision, in fact, after the first collision, the vehicle's "multi-collision braking" function is triggered, so the brake lights are seen in the video to be on. Background data also shows that the driver did not press the brake pedal for 2 seconds after the collision in the video.
3. The video shows that the brake light is on but the vehicle does not brake?
By checking the background data, the driver pressed the brake pedal 2 seconds after the collision occurred in the video. Combined with the background data and the damaged state of the vehicle, the front wheels of the vehicle have fallen off after the first collision, the braking system pipeline has been damaged, and the vehicle has been unable to brake normally.
From this incident, we should examine the safety performance of intelligent vehicles. While these systems can provide an extra layer of safety, the driver's driving skills and decision-making are still key factors. As drivers, we should understand and be proficient in various driving operations to ensure safe driving and correct response to unexpected situations.
In order to improve road safety, vehicle manufacturers should strengthen the development and testing of intelligent systems to ensure that they can work reliably in different driving situations. At the same time, the traffic management department needs to strengthen the supervision and evaluation of vehicle safety technology to ensure that vehicles undergo strict safety certification before hitting the road.
Finally, when reporting such accidents, the media should also convey information in an objective and impartial manner, and avoid excessive exaggeration and irresponsible remarks, so as not to cause unnecessary harm to individuals and enterprises. Only by taking into account the efforts of drivers, vehicle manufacturers, traffic authorities and the media can we better ensure the safety of road traffic and reduce the occurrence of similar accidents.
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