Full Self-Driving (Supervised)

Tesla Tutorials

5 Apr 202403:31

Summary

TLDRThe script introduces Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) features, emphasizing safety and convenience. It outlines that FSD, while enhancing navigation through various road types, requires active driver supervision. The driver retains responsibility for the vehicle's safe operation. The availability of specific FSD features depends on the vehicle's configuration, software version, and region. To activate FSD, users must enable it through vehicle controls and can set a destination. The script also explains how to use Auto Park and customize FSD settings for a preferred driving experience, highlighting the driver's continuous responsibility to monitor speed and control the vehicle.

Takeaways

🚗 Full Self-Driving (FSD) is a feature that enhances safety and convenience while driving a Tesla.
👀 Active driver supervision is required at all times with FSD, meaning eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.
🛣️ FSD can navigate various road types including curves, intersections, roundabouts, and highways.
🚫 FSD does not make the vehicle autonomous; the driver remains responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle.
🔄 The availability of specific FSD features depends on the vehicle's configuration, software version, and region.
📱 To enable FSD, drivers should confirm the current software version and follow the steps to activate it through the vehicle's controls.
📍 Engaging FSD is done by pulling the drive stalk down once or pressing the right scroll wheel once.
🔵 A blue steering wheel icon and a blue line indicating the driving path confirm FSD activation.
🚦 To deactivate FSD, push the drive stalk up or press the right scroll wheel for stockless vehicles.
🅿️ Auto Park assists with maneuvering into parallel and perpendicular parking spaces automatically.

Q & A

What is the primary requirement for using Full Self-Driving (FSD) in a Tesla vehicle?
-The primary requirement for using FSD is active driver supervision, which means the driver must keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel at all times.
What types of roadways can FSD navigate through?
-FSD can navigate through various roadways including curves, intersections, turns, roundabouts, and highways to reach the destination.
Does FSD make the Tesla vehicle autonomous?
-No, FSD does not make the vehicle autonomous. The driver is always responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle, even when FSD features are engaged.
How can you enable FSD on a Tesla vehicle?
-To enable FSD, you go to controls, then autopilot, and select full self-driving. For vehicles with stocks, you engage FSD by pulling the drive stock down once. For stockless vehicles, you press the right scroll wheel once.
What happens when FSD is engaged?
-When FSD is engaged, the steering wheel icon turns blue, and a blue line representing the driving path will appear on the touchscreen.
How can you deactivate full self-driving?
-To deactivate full self-driving, you push the drive stock up for vehicles with stocks or press the right scroll wheel for stockless vehicles.
What is the Auto Park feature in Tesla vehicles?
-Auto Park is a feature that allows your Tesla to automatically maneuver into parallel or perpendicular parking spaces. It detects potential parking spaces, and the driver can initiate the parking process from the touchscreen.
How can you customize the driving experience with FSD?
-You can customize the driving experience by changing the FSD profile setting from average to chill for a more relaxed driving experience or to assertive for more urgency. You can also toggle options for lane changes and speed offset.
What is the driver's responsibility when using FSD?
-The driver is responsible for monitoring the vehicle's speed and safe operation at all times, even when FSD features are active. The driver must maintain control and be prepared to intervene if necessary.
What should you do if you want to cancel a turn or lane change while using FSD?
-If you want to cancel a turn or lane change, you can turn off the turn signal or intervene with the steering wheel.
How do you select a parking space for Auto Park on Model 3 and Y?
-For Model 3 and Y, you select the parking space on the touchscreen and then release the steering wheel before touching 'start' on the touchscreen to begin the parking process.
How does the automatic set speed offset work in FSD?
-The automatic set speed offset allows Autopilot to drive your Tesla at the speed it determines to be most natural, considering factors like road type, traffic flow, environmental conditions, speed limit, and the selected FSD profile setting. However, the driver is ultimately responsible for monitoring the vehicle's speed.

Outlines

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🚗 Introduction to Full Self-Driving Supervised

This paragraph introduces the concept of Full Self-Driving (FSD) under supervision. It emphasizes the safety and convenience provided by FSD features, which allow a Tesla vehicle to navigate various roadways, including curves, intersections, roundabouts, and highways. The paragraph clarifies that while FSD offers advanced assistance, it does not make the vehicle autonomous. The driver remains responsible for the vehicle's safe operation, with requirements to maintain eye contact with the road and hands on the wheel. The availability of specific FSD features may vary based on the vehicle's configuration, software version, and region. Instructions on how to enable FSD and engage it by using the touch screen or scroll wheel are provided. The paragraph concludes with a reminder of the driver's responsibility to maintain control at all times.

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Keywords

💡Full Self-Driving (FSD)

Full Self-Driving (FSD) is an advanced driver assistance system that aims to enable a vehicle to navigate autonomously on various road types. In the context of the video, FSD is a feature of Tesla vehicles that allows them to drive with minimal input from the driver, though it still requires active supervision. The system can handle complex driving situations such as curves, intersections, roundabouts, and highways, enhancing safety and convenience. For instance, the script mentions that FSD can 'navigate through many different types of roadways' and 'reach your destination'.

💡Supervised

In the context of the video, 'supervised' refers to the requirement for the driver to actively monitor and intervene when necessary while using the FSD system. This supervision involves keeping 'eyes on the road and hands on the wheel,' emphasizing that the driver remains responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle, even when using FSD features.

💡Autopilot

Autopilot is a driver assistance feature in Tesla vehicles that provides functions like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance. It is a precursor to the FSD system and is used in conjunction with it. The script mentions 'controls autopilot' as a way to access and enable the FSD mode, indicating that Autopilot is the interface through which more advanced FSD features are activated and controlled.

💡Destination

The term 'destination' in the script refers to the intended location where the Tesla vehicle, with FSD engaged, is programmed to navigate. The system's capability to reach the destination is a testament to its advanced navigation and self-driving features. The driver inputs the destination on the touchscreen, and the FSD system uses this information to plot the route and guide the vehicle accordingly.

💡Steering Wheel Icon

The 'steering wheel icon' is a visual indicator displayed on Tesla's touchscreen interface that signifies the availability and engagement of the FSD system. When the icon turns blue, it represents that FSD is actively engaged, and the vehicle is in full self-driving mode, albeit still requiring driver supervision.

💡Auto Park

Auto Park is a feature that allows the Tesla vehicle to automatically maneuver into parallel or perpendicular parking spaces. This function is designed to assist the driver in parking tasks by detecting potential parking spots and controlling the vehicle's steering, acceleration, and braking. The driver initiates Auto Park and the system takes over the parking process, making parking more convenient and less stressful.

💡FSD Profile

The FSD Profile is a customizable setting within the Tesla vehicle's FSD system that allows the driver to adjust the driving style according to their preferences. The profile settings range from 'average' to 'chill' for a more relaxed driving experience or 'assertive' for more urgent driving. This feature provides a personalized driving experience while using FSD, catering to individual driver comfort levels and driving habits.

💡Lane Change Notifications

Lane Change Notifications refer to the alerts or signals provided to the driver by the FSD system when an upcoming lane change is planned or suggested. These notifications help the driver to be aware of the vehicle's intentions and allow the driver to confirm, cancel, or adjust the lane change as needed. The script indicates that FSD can operate without requiring confirmation before lane changes, but drivers can also intervene if they wish to limit lane changes or adjust for safety.

💡Navigation Route

The 'navigation route' is the planned path or set of directions calculated by the vehicle's navigation system to reach the driver's inputted destination. In the context of the video, the FSD system uses the navigation route to guide the vehicle, making lane changes and turns as needed to follow the route. The driver can also customize FSD settings to limit lane changes to those necessary for following the navigation route or for safety purposes.

💡Set Speed Offset

The 'Set Speed Offset' is a feature within the Tesla vehicle's Autopilot and FSD systems that allows the vehicle to automatically adjust its speed to match the driving environment. This feature considers factors such as road type, traffic flow, environmental conditions, and speed limits, as well as the selected FSD profile setting. It is designed to provide a more natural and comfortable driving experience, but it remains the driver's responsibility to monitor the vehicle's speed at all times.

💡Driver Responsibility

The concept of 'Driver Responsibility' emphasizes that, despite the advanced capabilities of the FSD system, the driver remains the ultimate authority and is accountable for the safe operation of the vehicle. This includes monitoring the vehicle's actions, being prepared to intervene, and ensuring that they are always in control, regardless of the assistance provided by FSD features.

Highlights

Full self-driving technology under supervision enhances safety and convenience of Tesla vehicles.

Supervised self-driving can navigate various roadways including curves, intersections, turns, roundabouts, and highways.

Active driver supervision with eyes on the road and hands on the wheel is required at all times, as the driver is responsible for the vehicle's safe operation.

The availability of specific FSD features varies based on the vehicle's configuration, software version, and region.

To enable FSD, drivers should go to controls, select autopilot, and then choose full self-driving.

Activating full self-driving is done by pulling the drive stalk down once for vehicles with stalks or pressing the right scroll wheel once for stockless vehicles.

A gray steering wheel icon indicates the availability of FSD for vehicles with stalks.

Engaging FSD turns the steering wheel icon blue, and a blue line representing the driving path appears on the display.

To deactivate full self-driving, push the drive stalk up or press the right scroll wheel for stockless vehicles.

Auto Park allows Tesla to automatically maneuver into parallel and perpendicular parking spaces.

For Model 3 and Y, releasing the steering wheel and touching start on the touchscreen initiates Auto Park.

Model S and X users select a parking space with the right scroll wheel and push it to begin Auto Park.

Intervening with the steering wheel or gently pressing the brake pedal can pause Auto Park for Model 3 and Y.

In controls, the FSD profile setting can be adjusted from average to chill for a more relaxed driving experience or assertive for more urgency.

Lane change notifications and settings can be customized, and FSD can perform lane changes without confirmation or only follow the navigation route.

Automatic set speed offset allows the vehicle to drive at a speed determined by Autopilot, considering various factors like road type, traffic, and environmental conditions.

Drivers are reminded to always monitor vehicle speed and maintain control, despite the advanced features of full self-driving supervised.