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Father and son incinerated after ‘self-driving’ Tesla suddenly slammed into tree (www.independent.co.uk)
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[–] 8 points 7 months ago* (2 children)

"Why were they arrested for cras- sudden realization Oooh, oh no.."

Whoever came up with the idea of electronic, non-mechanical door handles needs to be put on trial for crimes against humanity. So many people have been stuck in burning or sinking vehicles due to this horrifically blatant design flaw of requiring power to get out of the goddamn vehicle.

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  • [–] -2 points 7 months ago* (1 child)

    Tesla model 3 does have mechanical door release mechanisms (at least for the front doors

    It's in the door pocket, under the rubber liner at the bottom of the pocket

    People really need to read the owners manual for their cars, but also companies that make innovative changes to basic safety systems like door handles should make some effort to inform their customers how to bypass those things

    Other things tesla fails to tell their customers, aside from in the owner's manual, include that pressing and holding the park button activates emergency braking

    The article was wrong that the electronic door latching prevents people outside helping those trapped in the car, the outside handle are mechanical, they will work unless the door is locked

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  • [–] 3 points 7 months ago

    Tesla model 3 does have mechanical door release mechanisms (at least for the front doors

    It’s in the door pocket, under the rubber liner at the bottom of the pocket

    Having a mechanical backup hidden away in an awkward place isnt the solution, You cant expect someone who is actively being burned alive to stop, rub their chin, and go "Ah, right, the hidden mechanism that I have to excavate to access".

    Just use a fucking normal door latch. Something you can grab in a panic and actually get out of the fucking vehicle before you end up the main course at a luau.

    People really need to read the owners manual for their cars, but also companies that make innovative changes to basic safety systems like door handles should make some effort to inform their customers how to bypass those things

    Its not innovative. Its stupid, idiotic, and dangerous. You shouldnt have to know how to bypass them, because your door should just fuckin work, regardless if theres power or not.

    The article was wrong that the electronic door latching prevents people outside helping those trapped in the car, the outside handle are mechanical, they will work unless the door is locked

    Which most are, considering most people lock their doors, and hell most modern cars automatically lock them when its put in drive.

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