Not sure about Elon, but I suspect (hope?) most of us Tesla drivers have familiarized themselves with the limitations of the system.
Its got a couple scenarios in my experience where it shines - chiefly long drives on clean clear interstates and stop-and-go traffic - but its got suicidal tendencies in others.
Its not unlike being driven by a tipsy friend or a teenager - there are enough indications that it can't be trusted.
Unlike those situations, its easy enough to take control back once you realize that.
Marketing it above its capabilities surely isn't helping, though.
Its got a couple scenarios in my experience where it shines - chiefly long drives on clean clear interstates and stop-and-go traffic - but its got suicidal tendencies in others.
Its not unlike being driven by a tipsy friend or a teenager - there are enough indications that it can't be trusted.
Unlike those situations, its easy enough to take control back once you realize that.
Marketing it above its capabilities surely isn't helping, though.