Tesla Cybertruck Crash in Self-Driving Mode Raises Safety Concerns

The incident in Reno, Nevada, highlights ongoing issues with Tesla's Full Self-Driving software as the company plans to expand autonomous services.

A Tesla Cybertruck in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode crashed into a pole in Reno, Nevada, after failing to merge out of a closing lane.
The driver, Jonathan Challinger, shared a now-deleted social media post warning others to remain attentive while using FSD, citing complacency as a potential risk.
Experts point to persistent challenges in Tesla's self-driving software, including difficulties with lane endings, merges, and sudden road layout changes.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently promoted the safety improvements of FSD Version 13 and announced plans to test a robotaxi service later this year, though experts question the readiness of the technology.
Tesla's reliance on a vision-only system using cameras, rather than redundant safety technologies, has been criticized for its limitations in poor visibility conditions like rain, snow, or fog.