TAKING AN FSD HATER ON HIS FIRST DRIVE!

EV Channels Review

This video features a first-time extended drive of Tesla's FSD 12.5 with a self-proclaimed FSD skeptic, Colin. The reviewer highlights FSD's progress, noting its smooth operation in everyday driving, including navigating four-way stops and complex intersections. Key observations include FSD's tendency to drive assertively, sometimes exceeding speed limits with the 'automatic speed offset' feature, which raises efficiency and legal concerns. The system's ability to handle unpredictable situations, like cars not following right-of-way rules, is praised as human-like. However, the reviewer points out unnatural behaviors, such as excessive slowing for turns, and the system's inability to reverse, leading to 'fidgeting' in parking lots. The auto-wiper functionality is deemed unreliable. Despite some 'weirdness' and the need for human supervision, the overall sentiment is that FSD is significantly improving and remains unique in its end-to-end capability, though it's still a beta product and not suitable for falling asleep. The reviewer expresses confidence in Tesla's iterative development process, even acknowledging potential risks with AI-driven decision-making.