Brett Schreiber was recently featured in an article discussing the criticism Tesla is facing regarding the Full Self-Driving System, which introduced two new modes.
Earlier this month, Tesla drew criticism after releasing a firmware update for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system that introduced two new modes: “Sloth,” which drives cautiously, and “Mad Max,” which allows for aggressive driving. Reports from some Tesla owners suggest that the Mad Max mode may ignore speed limits, prompting concern from federal regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened another investigation into Tesla’s FSD following numerous reports of cars running stop signs and veering into oncoming lanes.
This scrutiny comes shortly after Tesla lost a wrongful death lawsuit involving a car allegedly on Autopilot that ran a stop sign at 62 miles per hour, killing one person and seriously injuring another. NHTSA has requested more information about Mad Max mode but reiterated that drivers remain legally responsible for their vehicles. Critics, including Brett Schreiber, Founding Partner at Single Schreiber, accuse Tesla of "deliberately programming cars to exceed speed limits and drive aggressively,
