Tesla driver says he was asleep and using FSD when he crashed into highway patrol cars

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The California Highway Patrol warned that Full Self-Driving is not fully autonomous after a Tesla driver admitted to being asleep while using the feature during a crash into patrol cars.

Key points

•A Tesla driver stated they were asleep and using Full Self-Driving mode when they crashed into highway patrol cars.
•The California Highway Patrol warned that despite its name, Full Self-Driving is not fully autonomous and does not relieve drivers of their responsibility.
•Video released by the CHP shows the Tesla speeding on the highway.

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