In a recent tale of automotive slumber, a Tesla driver dozed off while cruising with Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode engaged, crashing into a pair of highway patrol cars and leaving two officers with serious injuries. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued a reminder that despite the name, FSD isn’t quite the full autopilot we dream of, and drivers still bear the responsibility for safe operation. The video captures the Tesla zipping past flares, cones, and emergency lights, where officers were minding the scene of a previous accident, before smacking into a parked patrol vehicle. Two officers were whisked off to the hospital, their bravery now tested by a sleepy driver and a mischievous machine.

But wait, let’s roast this a bit! Tesla has been touting FSD as the future of driving—why, it even claims to handle everything from parking to highway cruising without a finger on the wheel. Yet here we are, with a driver dozing off and still somehow managing to hit two patrol cars. It’s like saying you can fly by closing your eyes and flapping your arms—sure, it might work sometimes, but the odds of crashing into a tree are pretty high! The CHP’s reminder is spot-on: FSD is a helpful assistant, not a replacement for an alert driver. So, next time you’re zonked behind the wheel with FSD on, maybe keep an eye out for those flares and cones—your patrol cars will thank you!

The irony isn’t lost on us either. Tesla’s marketing has painted FSD as a near-magical solution to all driving woes, yet here’s a driver who was literally asleep at the wheel, and the car still managed to find—and hit—two patrol cars. It’s like claiming a robot can cook a gourmet meal while you nap, only to discover it’s still burning toast when you wake up. The CHP’s point is clear: technology is fantastic, but it doesn’t absolve us from the basics—like staying awake while driving.

And let’s not forget the numbers! Two officers seriously injured—quite the splash for a Tesla’s debut on the highway. It makes you wonder: if FSD can’t keep a driver awake, can it really handle everything else? The CHP’s warning is a gentle nudge to keep our eyes peeled (or at least our eyelids) while FSD does the heavy lifting. So next time you’re cruising with FSD engaged, maybe keep a coffee handy—or a friend to give you a gentle shake if you start nodding off. After all, even the best machines need a little human help sometimes!