I've worked on highly safety related (classification ASIL D) automotive systems. There are rules about how to think about the driver. The driver is not conside

I've worked on highly safety related (classification ASIL D) automotive systems. There are rules about how to think about the driver. The driver is not considered a reliable component of such a system, and must not be used to guide decisions. Yes, the driver clearly was a fool, but system design should not have taken his decision into account, and come to its own conclusion for a safe reaction (e.g., stopping the car).