A video captured from a car traveling alongside a Tesla shows the male driver and front passenger seemingly asleep as their vehicle sped down a highway. The incident occurred on highway 4 in Pittsburg, California, on the afternoon of 8/3.

According to KTLA 5, the Model 3 sedan appeared to be operating in either autopilot or full self-driving (FSD) mode. Both systems require constant driver supervision to ensure intervention is possible at any moment.

This situation is similar to numerous incidents reported in the US. In 2019, a driver was observed sleeping while a Tesla operated on a California highway. In 2021, a Tesla driver was arrested after being found in the back seat, leaving the car to drive itself.

Despite ongoing controversies, the electric vehicle manufacturer remains the best-selling car brand in California for the 4th consecutive year. In 2025, the Model Y significantly outsold any other new car model in the state, KRON4 reported.

A report from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) indicates that the Tesla Model Y sold 110,120 units, while the runner-up, the Toyota RAV4, sold over 50,000 units.

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