Engineer’s Fear of Self-Driving Cars Sparks Family Feud!

Picture this: you’re a systems engineer who’s hopped between several self-driving car companies. You’re at a family dinner with your boyfriend’s family, and you’ve had a few drinks. The designated driver, your boyfriend’s dad, owns a Tesla with a Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature. You’re not a fan of this feature, but he insists on using it. What happens next? Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of a story!

A Family Dinner Takes a Turn ️

The Car Ride Home

The Dreaded FSD Feature

Engineer’s Fear Revealed

The Tension Rises ️

A Plea Ignored

The Outburst

Boyfriend’s Reaction

A Heated Argument ️

A Reluctant Resolution

Aftermath: Tension at Home

Defending Her Stance

The Climber’s Analogy ‍♀️

The Morning After

The Final Verdict? ⚖️

A Family Feud Fueled by Fear of Tech!

Imagine being trapped in a car with your boyfriend’s family, as they laugh off your fears and insist on using a feature you’re uncomfortable with. That’s exactly what happened to our tech-savvy heroine, who found herself in a heated argument with her boyfriend’s dad over the use of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature. Despite her pleas to be let out of the car, the family dismissed her concerns, leading to an explosive outburst. The next day, she woke up sober and still stood by her actions. Now, she’s left wondering if she was in the wrong for standing her ground. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

“NTA. They crossed a boundary you set. What’s up with self-driving cars?”

NTA: Being trapped in a car during an argument is terrifying

NTA for setting boundaries and fearing self-driving cars!

“NTA. My Tesla’s autopilot aimed at bikers, scared the hell out of me!”

NTA: Scaring someone in a car is abusive and traumatic.

“NTA: Engineer’s fear of self-driving cars sparks family feud! “

“NTA. Boyfriend’s dad ignored your expertise, BF pushed back.”

NTA. Family dismisses engineer’s concerns about flawed self-driving technology.

He doesn’t deserve you. NTA

Misogyny in engineering: Don’t settle for a partner who minimizes you!

NTA. Boyfriend and father are causing a family feud!

NTA. Engineer’s fear of self-driving cars sparks transatlantic concerns!

NTA stands up against boundary testing

Engaging with a Tesla skeptic: NTA stands their ground!

Gender bias in engineering industry sparks heated conversation

Standing up for yourself against disrespectful family.

Engineer expresses discomfort with self-driving cars, but gets disregarded.

Roboticist feels unsafe with self-driving cars, family feud ensues! NTA

Boyfriend’s dad enjoys mocking fear, revealing something about both.

NTA. Engineer’s fear of self-driving cars sparks family feud!

NTA! Drunk you with a shiny spine, justified and defended!

“NTA – Husband’s fear of self-driving cars sparks programmer solidarity! “

Boyfriend’s dad disrespected boundaries, boyfriend didn’t defend. Relationship in jeopardy.

Curious about self-driving cars? Find out why NTA!

Boyfriend dismisses concerns, prioritizes family over safety.

Expert engineer defends self-driving cars against skeptical family.

Toxic family drama – time to hit the road!

Curious about age? She’s 32, he’s 41. ‍ ‍

Expert warns against self-driving cars, sparks family feud!

NTA. Expert engineer’s fear of self-driving cars sparks family feud!

“NTA If it were me and I tried to get out of a parked car & it was locked when I wanted out I’d threaten to call the cops. Worked with a bad Uber driver, worked with a friend I didn’t trust to drive. So far hasnt failed me, even with out pulling my phone out.

If that didn’t work I’d pull the kidnapping card. Being locked in something you can’t choose to leave is definitely leaning towards it.”

‍♀️ NTA! Misogyny and a boyfriend who didn’t have your back

Tesla crash sparks family feud! NTA calls out sexist dad.

Abusive relationship over fear of self-driving cars? RIP

Red flags and family feuds over self-driving car fears!

Family disrespects and gaslights OP, NTA. Future looks bleak.

“NTA. Boyfriend’s dad ignored your discomfort with self-driving cars! “

Safety first! This commenter believes no one should drive uncomfortably.

NTA. Stand up for yourself and set boundaries with family.

Expert engineer warns against self-driving cars causing dangerous accidents!

NTA for warning about Teslas, but weary of hearing about them

Boundaries disregarded, dad defends cruel jokes. Stay away from toxicity!

Drunk driver refuses self-driving car, sparks family feud! NTA

Expertise ignored: NTA feels undervalued and disrespected by family.

Engineer’s fear of self-driving cars sparks debate among commenters!

Simply, NTA.

He’s a troll who enjoys upsetting people.

Engaging comment: Engineer’s refusal to ride self-driving cars sparks concern!

Expert engineer stands up for herself against unsupportive boyfriend!

Dump him! His family won’t respect you. Don’t drink and drive!

“NTA. Lay people dismissing engineer’s expertise on self-driving cars “

Boundaries crossed: NTA’s partner laughs at their fears

A heartwarming comment brings positivity to the family feud!

Boyfriend’s disrespectful behavior reveals his true character. Reconsider relationship.

NTA shuts down mansplainers in self-driving car industry.

NTA. Boundaries disregarded. Basic respect lacking. Spider > boyfriend.

Rhianna is the best billionaire according to this self-driving car engineer.

“NTA, I wouldn’t trust a self-driving Tesla either!”

“NTA – Standing up for safety at a family dinner! “

NTA. Self-driving cars are almost there, but still need monitoring!

Dinner turned into a spicy debate! NTA for expressing concerns.

Dump him and do better!

NTA! Trust your instincts and ignore the haters.

Engineer’s distrust of self-driving cars causes family feud!

Empowering parenting advice for OP’s healthy boundaries.

NTA: Toxic family dynamics and lack of respect, reconsider relationship.

Family feud over self-driving car sparks automation expert’s rebellion!