Tesla’s New Driver Drowsiness Feature Is Rolling Out, But Not Everyone Is Happy

Tesla owners now have access to a new safety feature called Driver Drowsiness Warning. Using footage from a camera above the rear-view mirror, this system inspects the driver for signs of drowsiness, such as yawning or blinking. If these behaviors are detected, the driver will hear an alert sound followed by a warning message on the touchscreen. The Driver Drowsiness Warning feature only takes effect when the vehicle has been driving over 40 MPH for 10 minutes without autopilot.

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