NHTSA
US regulator probes Tesla's Mad Max driving mode
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking information from Tesla about its new 'Mad Max' mode in the Full Self-Driving system, which allows vehicles to exceed speed limits. This inquiry comes amid a broader investigation into traffic violations involving the technology. Drivers report aggressive behaviors like high speeds and rolling stops.
NHTSA contacts Tesla over Mad Max self-driving mode
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reached out to Tesla for more details on its newly released 'Mad Max' mode in the Full Self-Driving system, amid ongoing probes into traffic violations. The mode, which enables higher speeds and frequent lane changes, has drawn scrutiny for potentially defying speed limits and safety laws. This development follows Tesla's revival of a feature first teased by Elon Musk in 2018.