TESLA MODEL 3 2020.36.11 URBAN AUTOPILOT 20 MINUTE CHALLENGE EPISODE 4

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This video documents a 20-minute urban Autopilot challenge in a Tesla Model 3 Performance on software version 2020.36.11. The challenge, which prohibits highway driving, aims to count disengagements and interventions. The reviewer notes several instances where Autopilot struggled, including hesitations in lane changes, slow reactions to green lights, and difficulty navigating intersections and curves. While the system successfully stopped for red lights and managed some merges, it required manual intervention for lane exits and turns. The reviewer highlights that the system's slowness can be a concern, and it sometimes fails to recognize when to proceed on green lights without intervention, especially when not the first car. Despite a few 'mishaps,' the reviewer concludes that the system performed 'pretty well' overall in the urban environment, though not as comfortably as human driving. The video also touches on the traffic light and stop sign control features, and the car's ability to adjust speed based on the vehicle ahead.