Tesla Driver Filmed Asleep at Wheel While Car Traveled at 100 km/h

A Tesla driver was reportedly caught asleep behind the wheel while the vehicle traveled at approximately 100 km/h, according to a report from South Korean outlet 스포츠조선. The driver was said to be relying on the car's self-driving features at the time the incident was captured.

What Was Reported

Per the report, the driver appeared to be napping while the Tesla continued to move at highway speed, with the vehicle's driver-assistance systems reportedly engaged. The outlet did not specify the exact model involved, the location of the incident, or how the moment came to be documented. Details such as the driver's identity, the specific self-driving feature in use, and any resulting legal or safety consequences were not included in the available summary.

Ongoing Scrutiny of Driver-Assistance Systems

Incidents of this nature tend to reignite public debate over the limits of semi-autonomous driving technology and the responsibility drivers bear when using such systems. Tesla's driver-assistance features, including Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD), are designed to require ongoing driver attention and readiness to take control, even as the systems handle aspects of steering, acceleration, and braking. Reports of drivers appearing inattentive or asleep while these systems are active have periodically drawn attention from regulators and safety advocates in multiple countries, though this specific report does not indicate whether authorities have opened any formal review.

스포츠조선 did not provide additional context on how widespread such behavior may be or whether this represents an isolated case. As with similar reports, the incident underscores the gap that can exist between how driver-assistance technology is designed to be used and how some drivers may choose to use it in practice. Tesla Newsplus will provide updates if further details, official statements, or regulatory responses emerge.

Source: 스포츠조선