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Do Tesla drivers have to get that permit as well, a lot of them drive their cars on highways “without the active physical control or monitoring” too?

• iopq 10y ago
  They're supposed to have active physical control and monitoring. That's the difference, Tesla is not a fully self-driving car.
  • mahyarm 10y ago
    Isn't that the same argument uber is doing?
  • invisible 10y ago
    Aren't there uber drivers still that are suppose to monitor the situation? How is that different except the government is upset?
    • BryantD 10y ago
      Tesla is very carefully keeping within the definition of a level 2 autonomous vehicle. For example, Teslas won't shift lanes automatically -- the driver has to tell it to shift lanes. Similarly, Tesla drivers are supposed to keep their hands on the wheel at all times. The Ubers are level 3 -- the car is responsible for monitoring and making decisions. Significant difference.
      • invisible 10y ago
        I definitely should have drawn that conclusion as well - I guess I'm just thinking about the logical progression of vehicles. Eventually Tesla will reach level 3 as well. Does it really make sense for each of those be registered differently with additional associated fees and monitoring? I don't know but it definitely errs on the side of exerting control.