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Tesla's flagship SUV, the Model Y, has become the first vehicle to pass a newly introduced driver assistance system test by U.S. transportation authorities.
According to Reuters, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on the 7th (local time) that the 2026 Tesla Model Y passed the new Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) test.
This test was added to the existing New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) after approval by the U.S. Congress in 2024, and there had been no successful cases until now.
While previous tests evaluated forward collision warning and lane departure warning, the new test adds items such as emergency braking after detecting pedestrians, lane keeping assist, blind spot warning, and blind spot intervention capabilities.
This is intended to create a safer transportation environment in line with technological advancements.
NHTSA added electronic stability control (ESC), forward collision warning, and lane departure warning to its evaluations in 2011, rear visibility systems in 2013, and automatic emergency braking in 2015.
Jonathan Morrison, NHTSA Director, stated, "This passing is a significant step forward in our efforts to provide the most comprehensive safety ratings in history," adding, "We hope that more automotive companies will be able to meet these requirements in the future."
Tesla has been developing its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software with the goal of creating 'robotaxis,' which are autonomous vehicles.
FSD is a technology where artificial intelligence (AI) handles acceleration, braking, and lane changes to a destination, and currently operates only with a driver supervising the vehicle.
It is currently available in the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. Recently, it also received approval from Dutch authorities for technology use.
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