LA DRIVERS HATE TESLA AUTOPILOT ON THE MODEL Y

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The reviewer puts Tesla's Autopilot, specifically the 'Navigate on Autopilot' feature with the Full Self-Driving package, to the test in the challenging environment of Los Angeles traffic. The video highlights both the capabilities and significant shortcomings of the system. While Autopilot performs well in straightforward highway cruising and some lane changes, it frequently exhibits 'phantom braking,' overly cautious behavior, and struggles with aggressive merges, sometimes leading to dangerous situations and angering other drivers. The reviewer notes that while the system has improved and is generally cautious (which is preferred over dangerous), it still requires constant driver vigilance and intervention. The 'Autosteer on City Streets' beta feature is also touched upon, showing its current limitations, particularly with stop signs and lane line recognition. The overall verdict is that while Autopilot is progressing, it is far from fully autonomous and often feels like a 'student driver,' necessitating a high degree of driver awareness.