Full Self-Driving

Tesla Full Self-Driving Fails Real-World Driving Test with Professional Driving Instructor

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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The driving test took place in accordance with a standard California DMV driving test.

Key Points: 
  • The driving test took place in accordance with a standard California DMV driving test.
  • According to the professional driving instructor’s score card, Tesla Full Self-Driving failed the driving test on the following points:
    During the test, the driving instructor commented that if he had to teach in a Full Self-Driving Tesla that “he would retire”, and can be heard on multiple occasions exclaiming his discomfort at Full Self-Driving’s dangerous maneuvers.
  • Upon completion of the driving test, the driving instructor commented: “It failed the test, miserably!”.
  • It fails the driving test every 16-year-old has to pass to be allowed on the road.”
    “I have a small suggestion: ban Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software from public roads until it can consistently pass a standard driving test.”

The Dawn Project warns against Tesla's Cybertruck self-driving software

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Software expert and founder of safety advocacy group The Dawn Project, Dan O'Dowd today issued a warning to prospective Cybertruck owners, arguing that the critical safety defects in Tesla's self-driving software, also available in the new Cybertruck, may present a danger to road users.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Software expert and founder of safety advocacy group The Dawn Project, Dan O'Dowd today issued a warning to prospective Cybertruck owners, arguing that the critical safety defects in Tesla's self-driving software, also available in the new Cybertruck, may present a danger to road users.
  • Dan has been campaigning to draw attention to the safety defects in Tesla's Full Self-Driving software.
  • Commenting on the Cybertruck's launch, Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O'Dowd said: "A Full Self-Driving Cybertruck is a three-ton AI-driven robot powered by software which has already resulted in at least 27 deaths.
  • "Amid ongoing NHTSA, SEC and DoJ investigations into defects in Tesla's self-driving software, its inclusion in the new Cybertruck just makes things worse."

Dawn Project video shows Tesla's driver monitoring system fails to detect sleeping driver, teddy bear, and no one at the wheel

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Dan O'Dowd , Founder of The Dawn Project, commented: "Tesla's driver monitoring system is ineffective and unfit for purpose.

Key Points: 
  • Dan O'Dowd , Founder of The Dawn Project, commented: "Tesla's driver monitoring system is ineffective and unfit for purpose.
  • NHTSA forced Tesla to introduce a driver monitoring system to ensure the driver is paying attention to the road.
  • "Did Tesla knowingly ship a defective driver monitoring system that fails to detect driver inattention?
  • "This ineffective driver monitoring system is in over 4 million Tesla vehicles made in the last five years.

Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O'Dowd Implores Policymakers to Address Critical Safety Defects in Tesla Full Self-Driving as Congress Considers Legislation to Regulate Autonomous Vehicles

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founder of The Dawn Project and secure software expert Dan O'Dowd has implored policymakers to ensure that legislation regarding autonomous vehicles prioritizes public safety.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founder of The Dawn Project and secure software expert Dan O'Dowd has implored policymakers to ensure that legislation regarding autonomous vehicles prioritizes public safety.
  • I implore you to ensure that legislation regarding autonomous vehicles puts the safety of Americans first and foremost.
  • Dan's letter follows more than twenty other safety advocacy organizations expressing their concerns to Congress about legislation on autonomous vehicles, which can be found here .
  • The first danger The Dawn Project is tackling is Elon Musk's reckless deployment of unsafe Full Self-Driving cars on our roads.

Dawn Project Founder Dan O'Dowd shares concerning new figures over Tesla Full Self-Driving safety record

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Tesla's self-driving software failed to stop for the school bus with its stop sign extended and lights flashing which Mitchell was disembarking, leaving Mitchell hospitalised.

Key Points: 
  • Tesla's self-driving software failed to stop for the school bus with its stop sign extended and lights flashing which Mitchell was disembarking, leaving Mitchell hospitalised.
  • Dan O'Dowd, Founder of The Dawn Project commented: "Seven months ago, I took out a full-page ad in the New York Times pointing out to Tesla that it could kill a child getting on or off a school bus.
  • Dan O'Dowd is an entrepreneur and CEO with over 40 years' experience in designing and writing secure, safety-critical software.
  • The first danger The Dawn Project is tackling is Elon Musk's reckless deployment of unsafe Full Self-Driving cars on our roads.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Equity Alert: Contact Robbins LLP for Information About the Approaching Lead Plaintiff Deadline in the Class Action Against Tesla, Inc.

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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What Now: Similarly situated shareholders may be eligible to participate in the class action against Tesla.

Key Points: 
  • What Now: Similarly situated shareholders may be eligible to participate in the class action against Tesla.
  • Shareholders who want to act as lead plaintiff for the class must file their papers by April 25, 2023.
  • A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
  • On this news, Tesla's stock price fell $10.94, or 5.25%, to close at $197.37 per share on February 21, 2023.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Class Action Alert: Contact Robbins LLP Regarding Representation as Lead Plaintiff in Class Action Against Tesla, Inc.

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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What Now: Similarly situated shareholders may be eligible to participate in the class action against Tesla.

Key Points: 
  • What Now: Similarly situated shareholders may be eligible to participate in the class action against Tesla.
  • Shareholders who want to act as lead plaintiff for the class must file their papers by April 25, 2023.
  • A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
  • On this news, Tesla's stock price fell $10.94, or 5.25%, to close at $197.37 per share on February 21, 2023.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Class Action Alert: Robbins LLP Urges Investors with Losses in Tesla, Inc. to Contact the Firm Regarding Representation

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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What Now: Similarly situated shareholders may be eligible to participate in the class action against Tesla.

Key Points: 
  • What Now: Similarly situated shareholders may be eligible to participate in the class action against Tesla.
  • Shareholders who want to act as lead plaintiff for the class must file their papers by April 25, 2023.
  • A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
  • On this news, Tesla's stock price fell $10.94, or 5.25%, to close at $197.37 per share on February 21, 2023.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Shareholder Notice: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Against Tesla, Inc.

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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What Now: Similarly situated shareholders may be eligible to participate in the class action against Tesla.

Key Points: 
  • What Now: Similarly situated shareholders may be eligible to participate in the class action against Tesla.
  • Shareholders who want to act as lead plaintiff for the class must file their papers by April 25, 2023.
  • A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
  • On this news, Tesla's stock price fell $10.94, or 5.25%, to close at $197.37 per share on February 21, 2023.

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Shareholder Alert: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of Class Action Against Tesla, Inc.

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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What Now: Similarly situated shareholders may be eligible to participate in the class action against Tesla.

Key Points: 
  • What Now: Similarly situated shareholders may be eligible to participate in the class action against Tesla.
  • Shareholders who want to act as lead plaintiff for the class must file their papers by April 25, 2023.
  • A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
  • On this news, Tesla's stock price fell $10.94, or 5.25%, to close at $197.37 per share on February 21, 2023.