IS FSD 12.3.6 AN IMPROVEMENT?

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Metz Tech tests the latest FSD v12.3.6 on a 2024 Tesla Model 3, noting incremental improvements over previous versions. The reviewer highlights FSD's enhanced safety, particularly in a critical situation where it detected a child on a bicycle that the human driver might have missed. However, the system still exhibits some awkward behaviors, such as 'swimming' between lanes, overly cautious stopping distances, and jerky acceleration/braking, especially when stationary. The reviewer also points out the system's tendency to be overly hesitant at intersections, waiting for excessively large gaps in traffic, which can be frustrating for other drivers. Despite these quirks, the general city driving and handling of back roads are described as nearly perfect. The video concludes that while FSD 12.3.6 is an improvement, it still has a way to go in terms of naturalistic driving and decisiveness, though its safety capabilities are a significant positive.