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Moreover, Tesla’s autopilot system has been found in past studies to reduce accident likelihood significantly. Tesla asserts that vehicles with autopilot are about nine times less likely to be involved in an accident compared to those driven manually. Additionally, considering that just about 2% of vehicles on U.S. roads are Teslas, the relatively small number of incidents further supports the idea that Tesla’s autonomous systems are safer than the average driver.
Why This Might Be Good News for Tesla
While regulatory scrutiny can be daunting, it can also serve as a springboard for positive change. The increasing attention on autonomous vehicle safety may push Tesla—and the automotive industry at large—to accelerate innovations that could dramatically improve road safety.