Tesla’s Cybercab Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals Which Creates a Big Problem for First RespondersFirst for AutosWhitney DanhauerWed, September 23, 2026 at 2:24 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleTelsaThe Tesla Cybercab was designed without a steering wheel or pedals, but that futuristic setup could complicate situations where police officers or firefighters need to move one in an emergency.As Tesla prepares to put its robotaxi on public roads, first responders are facing a new question: How do you move a vehicle that was never intended to have a human driver?According to a report from Fast Company published on Monday, September 21, Tesla has published an emergency response guide specifically for the Cybercab. The instructions explain how first responders can shut down, enter and move the car when necessary.AdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, moving the vehicle is where things get unusual.As First For Autos previously reported, the Cybercab has no traditional steering wheel, brake pedal or gear selector. So, responders may need to access controls through the car's touchscreen. Tesla's instructions also direct officials to contact the company for assistance in certain situations.TeslaUnfortunately, this could pose a problem if they're in a situation where every second counts.Plus, the issue isn't unique just to Tesla. As autonomous vehicles become more common, police departments and firefighters are having to learn how to interact with vehicles that might not operate the same as conventional cars.AdvertisementAdvertisementIn July, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had discovered a pattern of driverless vehicles interfering with first responders, including self-driving cars entering active emergency scenes and blocking ambulances and firefighters.There have also been cases where first responders had to take control themselves. TechCrunch reported in March that there were at least six incidents involving Waymo vehicles that had to be moved by first responders during emergencies.Robotaxis have already created unusual situations for emergency responders. For first responders, that means a disabled or unresponsive robotaxi could require more than opening the door, shifting into neutral and moving it out of the way, which could potentially put lives in danger.Read More From First For AutosStolen Mercedes Driver Leads Cops on 100 MPH Chase Before Running Out of GasTesla Wants $50K Just to Reserve Its New Roadster Before Buyers Even Know the Price of the CarVolkswagen and Audi Recall More Than 208,000 SUVs Over Steering Failure RiskAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story Tesla's Cybercab Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals Which Creates a Big Problem for First Responders first appeared on First For Autos. Follow First For Autos on Yahoo so you don't miss what's coming next.