AMCI Testing’s latest evaluation of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, conducted over 300 miles in New York City, has revealed what it calls significant shortcomings for autonomous operation.
Using a 2024 Model 3 equipped with Hardware 4 and software version 12.5.4, the test found an intervention rate higher than one every 11 miles—up from previous results on the West Coast. AMCI’s professional drivers intervened whenever Tesla’s FSD posed risks to passengers or others.
Notable incidents included speeding in a 25 mph zone, dangerous braking in tunnels, and illegal maneuvers like running stop signs and making U-turns across lanes. Yikes!
These behaviors, along with failing to react to a pedestrian and disregarding NYC’s no-turn-on-red law, underscore the challenges facing Tesla’s autonomous aspirations.
AMCI’s Director, Guy Mangiamele, noted that the current system may function in controlled environments but falls short in real-world urban conditions. As Tesla readies its Robotaxi announcement, these findings cast doubt on the readiness of its autonomous technology. See for yourself.
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