Tesla promotes Full Self-Driving to vision-impaired driver despite Level 2 limitations
Tesla North America amplified a testimonial from a vision-impaired Cybertruck buyer whose ophthalmologist reportedly recommended the vehicle's Full Self-Driving system. Tesla's promotion conflicts with its own classification of FSD as a Level 2 system requiring continuous driver attention and responsibility.
What happened
Tesla North America's official X account promoted a video interview of a new Cybertruck owner who stated his ophthalmologist recommended he purchase a Tesla with Full Self-Driving because of his deteriorating eyesight. According to the video, the driver said he did not touch the steering wheel during a 90-minute test drive and bought the Cybertruck specifically for the FSD software.
Tesla classifies FSD as a Society of Automotive Engineers Level 2 partial automation system that requires the driver to remain fully attentive and engaged at all times, with the driver remaining responsible for the vehicle. The system does not make the vehicle autonomous according to Tesla's own documentation.
Reported impact
A Level 2 system creates the illusion that the car is handling driving duties that legally and technically remain the human driver's responsibility, which is particularly problematic for someone losing their eyesight who cannot safely drive the vehicle.
Index analysis
The promotion is incompatible with Tesla's own classification of FSD as a Level 2 system requiring driver monitoring at all times and driver responsibility.
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