Read the &#x27;updated&#x27; version, it explains that the user was doing nearly everything they shouldn&#x27;t regarding this feature. <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theverge.com&#x2F;2016&#x2F;5&#x2F;11&#x2F;11658226&#x2F;tesla-model-s-summon-autopilot-crash-letter" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.theverge.com&#x2F;2016&#x2F;5&#x2F;11&#x2F;11658226&#x2F;tesla-model-s-sum...</a><p>That said, sure it should be able to stop on it&#x27;s own, but I think they couldn&#x27;t have been more clear that this is beta and the driver is still always responsible.<p>In my view the driver is just as liable if the put on cruise control and don&#x27;t pay attention. Is it the manufacturer&#x27;s fault the car slammed into a vehicle in front of them while cruise control was on? No, I think any reasonable person will be saying it&#x27;s the driver&#x27;s fault.