Tesla has yet to roll out its Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 13, but its most recent consumer update, FSD V12.5.6.3, is proving to be an advanced and reliable driver-assist system.
Tesla recently highlighted the system’s safety capabilities by sharing videos of FSD undergoing rigorous tests in controlled environments.
The Tesla AI team posted 16 videos on the social media platform X, demonstrating FSD’s performance in rare and challenging scenarios, often referred to as “edge cases.” These scenarios are designed to test the system’s ability to respond safely and effectively in complex situations.
Tesla’s VP of AI Software, Ashok Elluswamy, explained that the test scenarios were inspired by real-world events observed through Tesla’s customer fleet. “These tests were motivated by real-world events from our customer fleet. Kudos to our talented and brave validation team for testing these difficult and scary corner cases,” Elluswamy wrote in his post on X.
He also emphasized that these track tests are just one of over 10 different validation methods Tesla employs to evaluate FSD’s performance. Each scenario was tested using the latest widely released version of FSD software to ensure real-world applicability.
Here’s 16 examples (FSD safety test videos) Shared by the Tesla AI team:
1. Reverse Cut-in (Occluded)
Every FSD release is rigorously tested, including rare and adversarial scenarios on closed courses — Here’s 16 examples:
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
1. Reverse Cut-in (Occluded) pic.twitter.com/VWBKDgVuUc
2. Peeking (Occluded)
2. Peeking (Occluded) pic.twitter.com/DO3RBhahdy
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
3. Left Turn Cut-In
3. Left Turn Cut-In pic.twitter.com/ie7VQ9Smtj
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
4. Parallel Cut-In (Occluded)
4. Parallel Cut-In (Occluded) pic.twitter.com/RbstvLU7Vo
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
5. Yield for Oncoming During Overtake
5. Yield for Oncoming During Overtake pic.twitter.com/hXWLCIEHu2
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
6. Stop Sign Right-of-Way Violator
6. Stop Sign Right-of-Way Violator pic.twitter.com/OHfvzP9t6A
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
7. Door Opening During Overtake
7. Door Opening During Overtake pic.twitter.com/ZMDd3BWXI7
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
8. Right Turn Harsh Braking
8. Right Turn Harsh Braking pic.twitter.com/s4PldABmhK
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
9. Left Turn Across Path
9. Left Turn Across Path pic.twitter.com/MYKj4Z352f
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
10. Cut-Out to Static Cone
10. Cut-Out to Static Cone pic.twitter.com/l4OYzLK6XB
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
11. Dynamic Debris (Dropped Cone)
11. Dynamic Debris (Dropped Cone) pic.twitter.com/BMOKmrx9Ds
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
12. U-Turn Cut-In (Occluded)
12. U-Turn Cut-In (Occluded) pic.twitter.com/gp7H720mJd
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
13. High Speed Cut-Out to Stationary Vehicle
13. High Speed Cut-Out to Stationary Vehicle pic.twitter.com/qC8JQU4WH1
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
14. High Speed Harsh Braking
14. High Speed Harsh Braking pic.twitter.com/YD76gh5b2m
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
15. High Speed Stationary Child
15. High Speed Stationary Child pic.twitter.com/sh8xoMo8eF
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
16. High Speed Crossing Child
16. High Speed Crossing Child pic.twitter.com/t6bxJpZOZn
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) November 24, 2024
These videos underscore Tesla’s commitment to refining FSD through real-world data and extensive testing, aimed at improving safety and reliability for its users.