TESTING TESLA'S FULL SELF-DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC LIVE

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This video provides a live, unedited test of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta on a Model Y during rush hour traffic in California. The reviewer, who has extensive experience with FSD on a Cybertruck, notes significant improvements in the Model Y's performance, particularly in smoother acceleration, braking, and lane changes compared to the Cybertruck. Key observations include the FSD's ability to navigate complex intersections, traffic circles, and unprotected left turns with generally good, albeit sometimes nerve-wracking, results. The reviewer highlights several 'butt-clenching' moments, including a near-miss with a dead squirrel and a confusing encounter with a traffic circle where the FSD seemed unsure of its maneuver. A notable intervention occurred when the FSD struggled with a red light and a green arrow simultaneously, requiring manual input. Despite some stressful situations and a few disengagements, the overall verdict leans positive, praising the Model Y's FSD for being more conservative and predictable than the Cybertruck's, especially in dense traffic. The reviewer concludes that while FSD is not perfect and still requires driver attention, it has made substantial progress.