# Tesla's 'Mad Max Mode' Has The Government's Attention – And Not For A Good Reason

> Tesla, despite being at the vanguard of self-driving tech, hasn't cultivated what you would call an overtly favorable reputation in the eyes of federal agencies.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2015240/tesla-mad-max-mode-government-investigation/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6909212c6a42005e20589b3a)
- **Published:** 2025-11-03
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #tesla #mode #attention #driving #government #reason #self #accidents
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