Why Are There Headlines about Tesla Accidents?

Why does the news pick up a Tesla accident? Because it is news. Because it is a rarity. An absence of rarity is same reason why we don't see news features about VW or Ford accidents, which are far more commonplace....far less a rarity. Far less newsworthy, though just as bad for the parties involved.

Tesla's are the safer automobile by any measure. And there's a super important point I want to make: Every Tesla makes another car on the road safe as well.
Because of Tesla's accident avoidance features, collisions are far less likely to happen and those that do occur, seem to be less severe. That's why I bought a Tesla Model 3 and why I recommend it to everyone, including prospective buyers who help me and use my referral code to order a new Tesla: Simply click https://ts.la/wes21573
Hey–more great news: even pedestrians are safer, too.
Tesla's many safety features keeping you safe inside also keep safe the car your Tesla didn't hit (regardless of fault) as well! Elon's goal for 500,000 new Tesla's for 2020 should mean that 500,000 Fords, VWs, Toyotas and the others will be safer as well. One million safer cars.
That's a great accomplishment.

Sadly, there still are some problems even the best technology can't correct.

What I gave up for my Model 3...'57 Porsche 356A Speedster

Anti-theft Tips for Tesla Owners

Tesla cars can be stolen just like any other vehicle...its just a lot harder on the bad guys. There are few tips I'd like to offer to make it even harder on those criminals:

A. Lock your car. Duh? Many of us still don't, and we end up with pilfering and vehicle theft.
B. Lock your car. A second reminder, because if it isn't locked, many of us have the configuration making the side mirrors stick out in the open position and folded when locked. Open side mirrors invite bad guys' attention, signaling doors that are likely unlocked.
C. If somebody absconds with your prized Tesla, remember that you can track it using the app.
D. Use the frunk and trunk to hide obvious theft invitations...computers, camera, luggage
E. Leave  your Sentry setting on, and check the top right of your Tesla screen to see if any incidents have been recorded. Consider an app like SentryView. You will laugh yourself silly looking at web videos of idiots messing with Teslas...and being surprised to find themselves on the evening news.
BTW, you'll learn a lot by reviewing Tesla's training videos, found here.
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A few silly Tesla cartoons, some mine

My Tesla Model 3: Improvement Ideas for Handicapped Use

I'm 100% VA disabled and retired military, and love my Tesla but it isn't perfect even with free SuperCharger miles that folks might refer to me. If my Tesla was manufactured to be perfect for my needs the car would never make it to the street because it clearly must be an automobile, not a wheelchair van.

But there are small and large changes that Tesla can make to help the folks I'm familiar with...spinal cord injuries, hip problems, peripheral neuropathy and more.

Please order using my referral  https://ts.la/wes21573 so we'll both get 1000 miles" blog (hey..I'm shameless here) I hope some big-wig at Tesla will come up with solutions. I'm not holding my breath...they haven't returned my calls since I started reaching out last summer.Okay...here's the first of the Tesla solutions I've come up with and it affects
EVERY wheelchair traveler as well as others who need heavy stuff in the trunk. On my last car I had to pay $530 to have the rear bumper repainted after three years of scratches and gouges getting my folding power wheelchair in and out.
My fault entirely. I started using the car and it only took a couple times before scratches were all over the place....but I did nothing.

This time, with my (ridiculous $2,000 extra) red paint investment, the very first thing I did was solve that rear bumper problem. Easy...with a $9.89 32"x36" thin doormat bolted to the floor of the trunk with enough length left to fold out and over the bumper before any wheelchair in/out tasks. Perfect protection without much of an effort but success: my red paint left intact.
First Step: attach the mat to the trunk
floor so it is secure and won't slide around in use. About 18" should do.
In my case, I then put my heavy duty trunk mat back over the mat, and that keeps it in place nicely. Nothing catches on it going out or in.
And as you can see, the final step is to get a folding wheelchair, and you'll find most manual chairs will fit just fine. I was fortunate in that I already had a folding power chair for outdoor use to supplement my Jazzy. I discovered the Eagle HD and fell in love with its versatility. I can lift it myself in a pinch but always find a helpful passerby if my wife isn't with me. My only concern is that it has no leg support and can't recline, but it sure helps me travel by train, plane and automobile. The cost delivered was under $3000 and it has lasted three years so far...remarkable for the way I've treated it!
I should have realized that my genius idea wasn't unique to me, and it didn't take too long to find out there are fine commercial rear trunk bumper protectors. This will be my next purchase when mine needs replacement...cost $60.

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Handy Tesla Enter/Exit Hand

These terrific handles (sometimes called "the Car Cane") are available to help with entry and exit from your Tesla's driver and passenger doors. I haven't tried them with the rear doors as I cannot do my wheelchair transfer there. (Buying Your Tesla? Please Note: I'd appreciate your using my referral code referral code to order so we both get 1000 free SuperCharger miles.)

Used alone or with one hand on the door, you've got great two-point support for transfer to your chair.

You keep the handle in the glove box disconnected in the glove box until needed. It locks into the car door creating a secure handle to help provide leverage and support while getting out of the car. They usually have a nonslip grip and can support up to 350 pounds. Its convenient size means it fits perfectly into your glove box. Some manufacturers make it even more versatile, adding safety features, including a flashlight, seatbelt cutter and window breaker. Prices run between $10-40, and the cheapest one available is as good as the most expensive.

Google Maps – powerful wheelchair accessible routes feature!

Introducing Google's  “wheelchair accessible” routes in transit navigation

(First Published Mar 15, 2018)
Google Maps was built to help people navigate and explore the world, providing  directions, worldwide, to people traveling by car, bicycle or on foot. But in city centers, buses and trains are often the best way to get around, which presents a challenge for people who use wheelchairs or with other mobility needs. Information about which stations and routes are wheelchair friendly isn’t always readily available or easy to find.  And as other wheelchair drivers know, we need carved curbs and paved walkways to roll along. To make public transit work for everyone, developed “wheelchair accessible” routes in transit navigation to make getting around easier for those with mobility needs.

To access the “wheelchair accessible” routes, type your desired destination into Google Maps. Tap “Directions” then select the public transportation icon. Then tap “Options” and under the Routes section, you’ll find “wheelchair accessible” as a new route type. When you select this option, Google Maps will show you a list of possible routes that take mobility needs into consideration.  This feature started out in major metropolitan transit centers around the world –  London, New York, Tokyo, Mexico City, Boston, and Sydney. Google is working with additional transit agencies to bring more wheelchair accessible routes to Google Maps.

Access
In addition to making public transportation more accessible, people around the world have been helping us add accessibility information to Google Maps. In September, 2017 local guides from around the world gathered at 200 global meet-ups to answer accessibility questions—like whether a place has a step-free entrance or an accessible restroom—for more than 12 million places. Additionally, Google has been busy capturing and updating Street View imagery of transit stations and city centers so people can preview a place or transit station ahead of time.

Google's own wheelchair users built this feature to make life easier for people who use wheelchairs, but accessible routes are also helpful if you’re on crutches or pushing a walker. With the help of transit agencies around the globe and people like you who contribute local knowledge, Google is making progress toward a more accessible world for everyone. So, too, does my Tesla by not poisoning our world with airborne toxins!
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