TESLA FSD BETA REVIEW: ROUNDABOUTS, DIVIDED HIGHWAYS, TOLL BOOTHS & MORE

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This review puts Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta 10.3.1 to the test, highlighting its capabilities and significant shortcomings. While the system demonstrates competence in basic lane keeping and following on rural roads and highways, it struggles with more complex scenarios. The reviewer encountered issues with toll booths, where the car attempted to navigate at excessive speeds, and a particularly difficult left turn across a divided highway resulted in a system freeze, requiring manual intervention. The FSD's performance in city traffic was also deemed unpredictable and nerve-wracking, with instances of erratic lane changes, unexpected braking, and a failure to proceed at a green light. The reviewer notes that while FSD shows promise, particularly on straight roads, it is far from ready for prime time, requiring constant vigilance from the driver. The transition between highway (Navigate on Autopilot) and city street (FSD) interfaces also causes confusion. Ultimately, the FSD Beta is deemed too unreliable and potentially dangerous for public roads, suggesting it should be limited to controlled environments.