Full self driving Tesla Model 3

[VoodooBoss]

Impressive. Looks like Tesla is making good progress in this area.

 

[302BOB]

I don't know.....It sounds safe, But I still believe one little glitch in the system will have you headed to a telephone pole or worst. I rather have Hon drive me around(NOT IN THE BOSS).....the lesser of two evils....just barely!!!...

 

[The_Dead_Cow]

I'm amazed at how still the driver was during the video

 

[JAJ]

Did I miss the part where it finds a spot in the parking lot?

I wonder how it works in a heavy traffic downtown core. It would be interesting to see how it handles that.

 

[carver]

I can't think of anything more boring than a self driving car....IMHO

 

[JDee]

Another reason not to buy a Tesla!

 

[Fat Boss]

I can't think of anything more boring than a self driving car....IMHO

I certainly wouldn't want one for my only car. But, my commuter is my #3 or #4 vehicle and sitting in bumper to bumper traffic for an hour every afternoon is pretty boring. Until you get in the middle of a three car crash like I did on Wed. In that case autonomous cars would have absolutely prevented it.

 

[TymeSlayer]

I imagine it will help navigate traffic and take the best route in case of an accident unless you override it?

 

[VoodooBoss]

Yes it will. You don't need the Full Self Driving mode to make is safer in stop and go traffic, the Enhanced Cruise Control is all you need and it works amazing well. Imagine being in miles of stop and go traffic on your favorite freeway and never having to touch the brake or throttle. Tesla isn't the only one with that feature though.

 

[302BOB]

I can't think of anything more boring than a self driving car....IMHO

You got that right!!!...Give me my 6 spd and an open road and I won't be yawning for miles!

 

[TMSBOSS]

Watching the video a question came to mind. Does the system follow the painted lines/markings on the road? If not, how does it navigate?

 

[302BOB]

The little man behind the grille does all the work.....when he goes on his breaks you're on your own.........The Big Man rides with me in the Boss in the front seat and has a smile on His Face...............

 

[VoodooBoss]

Watching the video a question came to mind. Does the system follow the painted lines/markings on the road? If not, how does it navigate?

Yes along with GPS.

 

[TMSBOSS]

Makes perfect sense. Fantastic for more developed areas. Rural roads, not so much.
I had a rental car with the adaptive cruise control a few months back. The vehicle slowed down if a vehicle was in front of you in your lane. Curve or straight, no difference. I assumed that car also "Read" the lines on the road.
Amazing tech.
NOW, if we could just get something that delivers a slight electric shock to folks who text while driving and do not have the latest tech. We just might be able to lower the highway death rates.
I know, I am a dreamer.

 

[VoodooBoss]

The future just arrived. Full self driving computer being installed as I type. It's nice they come out to your house for the install.

 

[302 Hi Pro]

I think I owned a self driving car back in the ‘60’s.

It was a ‘66 Chaparral 1/32 Slot Car.

1/2 the time it seemed like it was self driving, does that count?

Just kidding Rick, good luck with your new Tesla.
All the best,

 

[Bill Pemberton]

So glad Elon took a smart pill and is using a Ford Transit Connect for self driving machines, haha!

 

[302BOB]

The future just arrived. Full self driving computer being installed as I type. It's nice they come out to your house for the install.

That's Great news, Rick!!!...Now for any future upgrades/installs, the car can drive itself to the service center for any future service.......I don't know if I'm kidding or not. here???

 

[byronj]

I’m interested in a ride along