Does Tesla's Autopilot Correctly Use Turn Signals?

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According to Tesla, once the car's Navigate On Autopilot feature is activated, drivers will no longer need to consent to lane changes.

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According to Tesla, users should opt-in by selecting Navigate for Autopilot.

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altering the default configuration that necessitates the driver's approval of a lane change by depressing the turn signal stalk.

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According to Tesla, users of its automated lane-change feature have conducted millions of automated lane changes over the course of millions of miles.

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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, revealed that a new system would soon be able to identify surrounding emergency flashing lights or turning signals.

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so that Tesla's Autopilot technology could detect all current and impending incidents on the road.

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Some visuals also show the automobiles in front of and behind the Model 3 when a new red light is detected by Tesla's Autopilot.

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It shows a red bar on the screen that indicates where Tesla's Model 3 will stop.

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The car directly behind has only momentarily activated its turn signal before attempting to pass Tesla's Autopilot by moving into the next lane.

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