Tesla Model Y shows that safety technology can’t cure all problems
The Tesla Model Y considered one of the safest cars on the road, but that’s not enough to stop an owner from, um, parking their car on a boardwalk in Western Sydney.
The SUV Model Y – posted on a Australia’s featured car Facebook page – appeared to have reached the curb, drove across the footpath and ran over a low wall before coming to a stop.
It is not clear why the vehicle crashed, whether it was driver error or a medical problem.
That’s even though the Model Y has one of the most advanced driver aids on the market, capable of handling, accelerating and braking in complex urban environments with the option of fully autonomous driving. additional.
Even without the $10,100 optional package, it still scores 98% in the ANCAP Safety Assist category when it gets a five-star safety rating in 2022.