[AutonomousVehicles] Tesla FSD without any destination entered (what happens?)

[Cornelius Butler]

Hi Everyone,
Canada FSD just did a test of TEsla FSD 14.3.3 and did not enter a
destination just to see what it would do. Here is the video and Gemini
Summary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZr2ArynBiM&list=WL&index=2

Gemini Summary:

This video tests how Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) V14.3.3 handles a
vehicle with a low battery when no destination is provided. The creator, *Devin
Olsen*, aims to see if the car will autonomously route to a supercharger or
simply drive until it runs out of power.
Key Takeaways and Events

   - The Experiment: The creator drives around aimlessly with a low battery
   (starting at 9%) to observe FSD behavior. The car does not automatically
   navigate to a charging station; instead, it continues to drive normally
   until the user takes over (0:26, 12:20).
   - Warning Prompts: As the battery reaches low levels, the vehicle issues
   warnings to charge. However, these notifications stop occurring once the
   car is at a critical level (e.g., 2%), forcing the driver to intervene
   manually (11:54 - 12:20).
   - FSD Performance Review: Despite the low-energy situation, the creator
   notes that the overall driving experience—including lane changes, speed,
   and responsiveness—was smooth and comfortable throughout the test (10:36
   , 15:49).
   - Animal Detection: The creator discusses the ongoing debate regarding
   FSD's sensitivity to animals on the road. While the car occasionally brakes
   harshly for animals, he notes that it successfully ignored a bird flying by
   during this drive (1:50 - 2:06).
   - Supercharging Experience: After manually selecting a destination, the
   car autonomously navigates to a Supercharger and backs into the stall. The
   creator also provides a brief overview of the charging process, including
   costs and charging speeds (13:40 - 15:24).

Features Discussed

   - FSD Streaks: The video highlights the new "streak" tracking feature in
   V14.3.3, which monitors how far a user drives without disengaging FSD (
   5:01).
   - Increased Attention Monitor: A new safety warning appears when using
   aggressive profiles like *Hurry* or *Mad Max*, requiring more driver
   focus (6:31).

Conclusion: The experiment concludes that FSD will not automatically save
you from running out of battery, but it remains a highly capable "co-pilot"
when active. The creator emphasizes that even with advanced software,
drivers must remain vigilant and responsible for the vehicle's state of
charge.
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