Imagine you're driving down a road in Romania, and suddenly, a pedestrian stumbles into your lane. In that split second, what would you do?
A Tesla might have just saved a life in this exact situation. Dash cam footage shows the car swerving at the last moment to avoid hitting the man who fell into the road, then crashing into another vehicle. The big question: was it the driver’s quick reflexes or Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system that made the difference?
For years, Tesla’s Autopilot and FSD features have been controversial, linked to traffic accidents and even fatalities. But here, it looks like one of those rare moments when technology may have saved a life. Last week in a small Romanian town, a tourist tripped over a broken sidewalk and fell into the street, right in front of a Tesla Model S. Just inches away from disaster, the Tesla swerved, narrowly avoiding him but crashing into an oncoming Audi.
No one died, but the Audi driver suffered some injuries and was taken to the hospital. As for the pedestrian, he was left shaken but physically unharmed, thanks to the quick reaction—whether human or tech-driven.
Here’s the twist: no one knows for sure if the Tesla was in Full Self-Driving mode at the time. If it was, FSD might have been the lifesaver. If not, then the 39-year-old driver of the Tesla pulled off a heroic move. Either way, it sparks the question: would you trust technology like this to protect you or others in a split-second crisis?
Tesla is constantly improving its features, insisting drivers still need to pay attention even with FSD active. But there are always those looking to game the system. Some drivers have been caught using FSD irresponsibly, like the guy caught cruising with his windows blocked by sunshades. Even though Tesla warns that FSD doesn’t make their cars fully autonomous, there are still risks.
So, with stories like this one, do you think you’d feel safe relying on Tesla’s FSD in a critical moment? Would you take control, or trust the car to do the right thing?
