The U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg issued a warning in response to a series of viral videos showing Tesla drivers wearing the new Apple Vision Pro headsets while driving, some of which were stunts or jokes. The reminder emphasized that all advanced driver assistance systems, including Tesla's Autopilot, require the human driver to remain in control and fully engaged at all times, even if the headset is worn for '30-40 seconds'. This statement comes after footage circulated online, including a staged video of a Tesla driver being arrested for using the headset, which sparked widespread concern and commentary across social media platforms and news outlets. The government's message is clear: using virtual reality headsets while driving is not only dangerous but also illegal.
Tesla owners told not to wear Apple virtual reality headsets while driving You would think this would be common sense but ?? #Tesla #AppleVisionPro https://t.co/p7DVKGuTqm
SAFETY CONCERNS! A man who posted a video of himself wearing an Apple Vision Pro while driving a Tesla has said the video was filmed for a skit, and that he wasn’t pulled over by police, as he initially claimed. 🥽 https://t.co/Eljx9pJabT
Now the US government is demanding users not wear Apple Vision Pro while driving https://t.co/yQdrR0KGIS #Apple
Videos, many of them stunts or jokes, of people wearing Apple’s new virtual reality headset while driving Teslas in Autopilot mode prompted U.S. officials to issue safety warnings this week. https://t.co/xSDOEaEsBU
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation has warned drivers not to get behind the wheel of their car while wearing #Apple’s new #VisionPro headset. https://t.co/AtqX3vEjzi
Viral footage of a Tesla driver wearing an Apple Vision Pro headset has sparked concern within the Biden administration: https://t.co/XBki5rB3QK
Pete Buttigieg warns people not to wear the Apple Vision Pro while driving after a viral video showed someone wearing one behind the wheel of a Cybertruck https://t.co/C6iBL9vF3A
Why Calif. cops say driving a Tesla while wearing an Apple Vision Pro is a terrible idea https://t.co/SB59YyqsGx
The statement is seemingly in response to viral online videos that show people wearing the device while their Tesla appears to be in autopilot mode. https://t.co/p5L8Hj04jz
Driver uses Apple's Vision Pro while behind the wheel https://t.co/EIDbcxebkE https://t.co/Ddgrj3o7m1
US Secretary of Transportation states the obvious: Don't use the Apple Vision Pro while driving https://t.co/1jBJid8lPo https://t.co/wxB18rHYIg
Viral footage of a Tesla driver wearing an Apple Vision pro headset has sparked concern within the Biden administration, leading to a warning from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about proper safety precautions on the road. https://t.co/CfqpmizS08 https://t.co/HaCdUYw5j8
The US government is reminding drivers to be "fully engaged" while driving - referring to increase in use of headsets by drivers, following the launch of #AppleVisionPro. https://t.co/SSrzfNqaxa
In what is the most obvious proclamation ever, the US government is reminding drivers that they must be "fully engaged" after more footage emerges of an Apple Vision Pro being used behind the wheel. By @WGallagher https://t.co/kbO5dnrO2r
US gov wants to remind everyone that just because your car can partially drive itself doesn't mean you can play with your Apple Vision Pro while driving. Read on: https://t.co/XMx8iYVGAJ
Video of Tesla Driver Wearing Vision Pro Sparks Government Warning https://t.co/Z7aPKlJe9O https://t.co/RQJU2pSeMd
Pete Buttigieg: “Reminder—ALL advanced driver assistance systems available today require the human driver to be in control and fully engaged in the driving task at all times." https://t.co/pzsOqscsX1
Tesla owners told not to wear Apple virtual reality headsets while driving https://t.co/L05NK5hC7m
As videos of ppl driving while wearing the new Apple Vision Pro went viral, the White House felt compelled to come out and say: Plz don't be dumb.🤦🏻♀️ Me for @Gizmodo: https://t.co/eS30MnidaE https://t.co/ZUmR27hzYM
White House: Please Don’t Be Dumb and Drive While Wearing the Apple Vision Pro https://t.co/YtvCAtKCid https://t.co/LBpyryBqts
Video of Tesla driver arrested for using Apple Vision Pro is staged. #Tesla #AppleVisionPro
Viral Videos of Tesla Drivers Using VR Headsets Prompt US Government Alarm https://t.co/evLEL02TWw
Videos Show Tesla Drivers, On Autopilot, Wearing VR Headsets On Road https://t.co/XA1zgUmsgy
Don't worry, that Tesla driver only wore the Apple Vision Pro for '30-40 seconds' https://t.co/qYRHTCsaLw
This should go without saying, but don't wear your Apple Vision Pro while walking across traffic intersections or driving! https://t.co/qHZhFNvuEc
Viral videos of Tesla drivers using VR headsets prompt US government alarm https://t.co/ESJNjQtlSc https://t.co/0496PvvLAP
⚠️ US TRANSPORT CHIEF URGES DRIVERS PAY ATTENTION AFTER VIRTUAL REALITY DRIVER VIDEO (Reuters) U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said human drivers must pay attention at all times after videos emerged of people apparently wearing virtual reality headsets… https://t.co/vmOWhZEF24
❖ U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY SAYS ALL ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS REQUIRE HUMAN DRIVERS TO BE FULLY ENGAGED, REFERENCING TWEET OF TESLA DRIVER WHO APPEARS TO BE WEARING VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSET
Reminder—ALL advanced driver assistance systems available today require the human driver to be in control and fully engaged in the driving task at all times. https://t.co/OpPy36mOgC
PSA: Wearing Vision Pro while driving is stupid and illegal - https://t.co/MNKzXcXnqZ by @omarmoharram21
Idiots are already driving on Tesla Autopilot with Apple Vision Pro on their faces https://t.co/ZWZx5cg9yj by @fredericlambert
User @lentinidante with the #AppleVisionPro while driving: (AppleInsider does not recommend using the Apple Vision Pro while driving, or operating any machinery which requires caution) https://t.co/hgRYLjudcF
Tesla owner is pulled over for driving down the highway while wearing new Apple Vision glasses https://t.co/EPNoTgs8UX https://t.co/i2pZQBZwfM