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Yeah, the problem is the "high profile crashes" aspect. It's not that crashes with only humans behind the wheel are uncommon. They're common as dirt! But they'
by Robotbeat 6y ago
Yeah, the problem is the "high profile crashes" aspect.
It's not that crashes with only humans behind the wheel are uncommon. They're common as dirt! But they're not "high profile." So arguably NTSB's perspective (since they only do "high profile" crashes) is heavily skewed toward dramatic anecdotes compared to NHTSA who have to take into account all the crashes, high profile or not.
Data vs anecdote.
- omgwtfbyobbq 6y agoI think NTSB is using data in the aggregate. What they seem to be focusing on is manufacturers, specifically Tesla, broadly allowing use of these systems in circumstances where it's possibly dangerous and also allowing advanced features, which can be more dangerous, for smaller groups. Their POV is that if manufacturers were more restrictive about where the comfort features could be used, there would be fewer deaths. I've never read about them criticizing the active safety components to these systems.
- snowwrestler 6y agoThe staff of the NTSB is well aware of the broader context of automotive safety.
- FireBeyond 6y agoI love some of this. "Elon says that the way NTSB tests is biased against Tesla. They must be a failed institution/in the pockets of big oil!" Critical thinking far too often goes out the window.