Tesla Cybertruck attempts to turn into oncoming SUV
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
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
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
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.
Operator:
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