March 25, 2021 08:37 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/25/22351044/tesla-nhtsa-touchscreen-gear-selector-fmvss
Teslas new touchscreen drive selector doesnt violate the rules, NHTSA says
Tesla’s decision to remove the gear-selector stalk from the steering wheel and automate shifting between park, reverse, neutral, and drive (PRND) does not violate any federal motor vehicle rules, a spokesperson for the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency told The Verge.
The gear selection via touchscreen is a backup while Tesla still works to fully automate the process. A video of the new touchscreen interface that will be available in refreshed versions of Tesla’s Model S and X surfaced earlier this week, causing a bit of a stir over the safety of using a touchscreen to control such basic, safety-critical functions.
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/25/22351044/tesla-nhtsa-touchscreen-gear-selector-fmvss
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