Tesla Cybertruck attempts to turn into oncoming SUV
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Occurred: February 2025
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A Tesla Cybertruck using Full Self-Driving (FSD) software nearly caused a head-on collision with an oncoming SUV on a country road, prompting concerns about the technology.
What happened
What happened
A video shows a Cybertruck driving straight when it suddenly attempts to turn left into what appears to be a driveway, directly into the path of an approaching vehicle.
The Tesla driver had to quickly intervene, exclaiming "Oh god, Jesus!" while yanking the steering yoke to avoid a frontal collision.
Why it happened
Why it happened
The Cybertruck's dashboard display showed that the FSD software had detected the oncoming vehicle but still intended to cross into the other lane.
The near-miss occurred just days after another widely reported incident where a Cybertruck crashed into a pole while using FSD.
What it means
What it means
The incident raises serious concerns about the safety and reliability of Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology, demonstrating that it can make potentially dangerous decisions, even when other vehicles are clearly visible.
It also casts doubt on Tesla's plans to introduce unsupervised self-driving capabilities and a robotaxi service in the near future.
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Developer: Tesla
Country: USA
Sector: Automotive
Purpose: Automate steering, acceleration, braking
Technology: Driver assistance system; Self-driving system; Computer vision
Issue: Accuracy/reliability; Safety
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Type: Incident
Published: February 2025
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