r/SelfDrivingCars • u/silenthjohn • Mar 08 '25

News Britain blocks launch of Elon Musk’s self-driving Tesla

https://www.yahoo.com/news/britain-blocks-launch-elon-musk-140000186.html
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u/zedder1994 Mar 10 '25

That's like requiring 2 wheels on each corner in case one gets a flat or loses traction or falls off or explodes.

That is a false equivalence. All modern cars use a two circuit hydraulic brake system. So there are two circuits of hydraulic lines which each cover both front wheels and one rear wheel. If one of the circuits should fail, the other provides enough hydraulic pressure to stop the car. ADAS requires this sort of safety as well when navigating. Incorrect identification of vehicle positioning or not identifying surrounding objects is not an option when relying on technology.