Just brilliant technology at play there. I had to rewatch a couple of times to really grasp how early the Tesla recognized the emergency braking scenario.
One thing to note is that most dash cams, mine included, shoot at a fairly wide angle. The Tesla was likely following a good bit closer than it appears from the video alone.
This is also an interesting visual demonstration of why that Armco barrier between the opposing directions of traffic is so terrific. It's quite possible that having that in place saved several lives in this accident. It clearly absorbed some of the impact energy and prevented the SUV from crossing into oncoming traffic.
One thing to note is that most dash cams, mine included, shoot at a fairly wide angle. The Tesla was likely following a good bit closer than it appears from the video alone.
This is also an interesting visual demonstration of why that Armco barrier between the opposing directions of traffic is so terrific. It's quite possible that having that in place saved several lives in this accident. It clearly absorbed some of the impact energy and prevented the SUV from crossing into oncoming traffic.