[AutonomousVehicles] New Test Drive of Tesla FSD 14.3.4

[Cornelius Butler]

Hi Everyone,
Canada FSD just tested out the new Tesla FSD version 14.3.4 and shows its
new features. Here is the video he made and a Gemini Summary.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEHGJqehY8E&list=WL&index=1&t=547s

Gemini Summary:

This video features a first-drive review of Tesla's Full Self-Driving
(Supervised) v14.3.4. The creator emphasizes that this update focuses
heavily on user interface (UI) refinements to create a more autonomous,
"robo-taxi" experience for the driver.
Key Features & UI Changes

   - Arrival Prompts: As the car approaches a destination, the UI now
   triggers a new popup that guides the driver through parking options (e.g.,
   parking lot vs. curbside "pull over"), making it feel more like an
   autonomous service (1:30).
   - Arrival Screen: The system now clears the full-screen FSD visuals to
   present these parking choices, which the creator notes is a noticeable UI
   shift (3:30, 6:26, 15:05).
   - Trip Management: The UI now allows for easier addition of stops to a
   route using a simple "plus" button at the bottom of the screen (0:44).
   - 3D Mapped Superchargers: The visualization provides a live, 3D map of
   charging stalls, which the creator praises for accurately displaying
   occupancy, including multi-stall parking by vehicles like the *Rivian* (
   15:30).

Driving Performance & Observations

   - Strengths: The creator highlights the system's overall safety and
   impressiveness, particularly during complex maneuvers, lane changes, and
   traffic navigation (14:35, 21:05). The system is noted to be highly
   capable despite "navigation mistakes."
   - Challenges:
      - Parking Precision: The car still occasionally struggles with
      alignment, such as parking over lines or choosing awkward spots,
including
      handicap stalls (5:14, 8:50, 13:40).
      - Sensitivity: The system remains "hyper-sensitive" to animals (like
      rats or rabbits), which can result in sudden, uncomfortable braking (
      9:45).
      - Pedestrian/Construction Zones: The creator notes ongoing issues
      with jittery braking when encountering flashing lights or construction
      zones, requiring driver vigilance (8:05).

Safety & Best Practices

   - Passenger Safety: The creator warns about an issue where a passenger
   could accidentally put the vehicle into Neutral by holding the gear
   shift button, which disengages FSD without a clear "intervention" warning
   on the screen (16:55).
   - FSD Streak: While it is technically possible to avoid breaking an "FSD
   streak" by shifting into neutral and back to drive, the creator strongly
   advises against gaming this metric and encourages a focus on safe driving
   habits (20:05).

Overall Takeaway: The creator concludes that while FSD has its quirks and
minor "navigation" failures, it has become an incredibly safe and reliable
tool for the vast majority of driving scenarios, with current "problems"
largely falling under the category of driver comfort rather than safety (
21:05-23:30).
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