![Feds talking to Tesla about video game feature that you can use while driving](https://static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2021/12/tesla-screen.jpg)
Feds talking to Tesla about video game feature that you can use while driving
Fox News
Tesla has updated its front seat infotainment system to allow passengers to play videogames while a vehicle is in motion and within view of the driver.
Tesla has not commented on the issue, but NHTSA issued a statement that said in part:
"Safety is central to NHTSA’s mission and we are committed to improving safety for all road users. Distraction-affected crashes are a concern, particularly in vehicles equipped with an array of convenience technologies such as entertainment screens. We are aware of driver concerns and are discussing the feature with the manufacturer. The Vehicle Safety Act prohibits manufacturers from selling vehicles with design defects posing unreasonable risks to safety."
NHTSA pointed out that "The Vehicle Safety Act prohibits manufacturers from selling vehicles with design defects posing unreasonable risks to safety," and that it issued recommendations in 2013 that in-vehicle devices with secondary features should be designed to prevent the driver from using them while driving.