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This goes to the core problem of the Tesla self driving system though - it's designed to encourage stupid people to do stupid things. Yes, it's a funny idea, but what this guy has actually done is go out and operated a motor vehicle recklessly and put everyone around him in danger. In my country it's highly likely this driver would be prosecuted for a number of offences if they could identify him (which I'm guessing wouldn't be that tricky).


This vehicle doesn't have "self driving" or even auto steer. At most, he's steering it with his knees.


Wut? Tesla's releasing vehicles without the self driving? That can't be right can it?


Yeah, it is really weird. TBH, I expected them to ship without "FSD", but was really surprised to see that even basic AP hasn't been enabled.

I think it is because of the significantly different vehicle size and camera position.


AFAICT, AP hasn't changed in the last 2 years. I'm not surprised they didn't update the old AP based on an old stack for Cybertruck since they probably think that old stack will be thrown away soon. I imagine they'll first update FSD for the cybertruck, then nerf the new FSD to create a new AP for Cybertruck, and then the new AP will trickle down to other Tesla models.


FSD is an option, an expensive one at that. I’m pretty sure most Tesla buyers aren’t getting it ATM.


“Autopilot comes standard on every new Tesla”

So unless I’m missing something, the Cybertruck has basic Autopilot; the Autosteer (Beta) at least.

With the option to upgrade to Teslas full system.

Given the truck is driving down a straight wide road, the standard Autosteer is very capable and competent.

It doesn’t excuse the driver though.

But I’d guess this video is some sort of stunt for internet points?




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