According to the Automobile company, the Tesla autopilot and self-driving settings serve two different purposes:
The autopilot feature allows the vehicle to steer, accelerate, and brake within the lane.
The self-driving feature allows the vehicle to obey traffic signals and change lanes.
Both programs require that the driver stay fully active and attentive while behind the wheel. However, as previously mentioned, over the years, there have been multiple incidents involving both Tesla's autopilot and self-driving systems, leaving many to believe that these systems are unsafe.