Video showing Tesla self-driving down busy streets is as strange as it is amazing
- Tesla’s Full Self-Driving mode is only available in Beta but it works rather well
- The car can effortlessly navigate the busy streets of San Francisco
- It even negotiates unforeseen obstacles such as illegally parked cars
Published on Jan 23, 2024 at 12:28 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jan 24, 2024 at 1:23 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Adam Gray
A Tesla owner shared footage of a driverless drive in the middle of San Francisco, around Chestnut Street, and it’s impressive.
And a little bit spooky.
CHECK OUT THE FULL CLIP DOWN BELOW!
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving is only available in Beta mode but, evidently, it more or less works.
In the video, which was uploaded by a Tesla owner who goes by Whole Mars Catalog on YouTube, you can see the self-driving Tesla navigating the streets of San Francisco without any interaction from the driver.
Other owners had previously shared similar clips, but this is much longer and, more importantly, it’s in a different context.
Almost every time a self-driving Tesla video was filmed it was on a semi-deserted highway, whereas this one was filmed in a busy city.
The video lasts 3 minutes and 33 seconds but it’s slightly accelerated, so realistically we’re probably looking at a 7- or 8-minute drive.
The car seamlessly deals with empty streets, busy streets, pedestrian crossings, and even illegally parked cars.
The future looks nice – and scary.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
