Tesla Full Self-Driving likes trains a bit too much (electrek.co)

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, specifically version 14.3.7, has come under scrutiny after a recent incident where a vehicle failed to stop at an active railroad crossing and nearly collided with a passing train. Dashcam footage shared by auto journalist Lei Xing shows the car approaching the crossing with flashing signals and audible train horns but only slowing down as it attempted to cross right in front of the train. This marks the third occurrence in 2023 where Tesla's FSD has dangerously mismanaged railroad crossings, raising serious safety concerns. This ongoing failure highlights the limitations of Tesla's driver-assistance technology, even after iterative software updates that claimed to improve its handling in complex scenarios. The situation has attracted regulatory attention, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) currently investigating over 2.9 million FSD-equipped vehicles due to incidents involving red lights and oncoming traffic. Policymakers are urging a thorough examination of the FSD’s performance at railroad crossings, emphasizing that the inability to recognize critical safety signals poses a significant risk. As Tesla continues to market its FSD system as "Full Self-Driving," critics argue the technology is far from ready for full autonomy, especially given its perilous interactions with one of the most fundamental traffic hazards.