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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

Wall Street Analyst Tested Tesla's $8K Full Self Driving Option And Almost Crashed: 'My Quick Intervention Was Required'

Despite Elon Musk's claims of safety and the future of Tesla hinging on Tesla's FSD technology, regulatory bodies like NHTSA have issued multiple recalls due to safety hazards associated with both FSD and Autopilot. (Credit: Twitter / Eva FoX 🦊 Claudius Nero's Legion @EvaFoxU)

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says anyone questioning the potential value of robotaxis for the company should personally experience the latest self-driving vehicle. A Wall Street analyst followed through on this challenge and reported a near-crash incident during the test drive.

William Stein, a Truist Securities analyst, is not alone in experiencing difficulties with Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature. Other individuals have also reported issues with the system like Tesla driver, Craig Doty II, who attributed a near-train collision earlier this year to the FSD's malfunction.

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