A Tesla driver in Texas was testing the company’s Full Self-Driving software in June when his vehicle nearly drove through a railroad crossing with the gate arms descending and lights flashing.
Italo Frigoli had to brake manually, narrowly avoiding disaster. NBC reported that video evidence reviewed by the network confirmed the incident. And when reporters accompanied him later, the vehicle again failed to recognize the crossing.
That account reflects a recurring issue raised by Tesla owners: FSD software does not consistently handle railroad crossings. Six drivers interviewed by NBC reported similar problems, with several providing video evidence. Additional examples have surfaced on social media since mid-2023, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has raised the matter with Tesla.
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