The Tesla Cybertruck got Full Self-Driving and immediately swerved into the wrong lane of Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles

Tesla has begun rolling out its controversial and arguably misnamed Full Self-Driving (FSD) software to the Cybertruck. What could possibly go wrong?

A small number of Cybertruck testers have currently received a wireless update featuring FSD. The system enables a "supervised" version of the driver-assistance package. However, as recounted by one owner, the software does not function perfectly. A YouTube video shows the pickup attempting to make a left turn on the famous Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. The driver quickly had to intervene because the Cybertruck was eager to veer into the center lane.

“In the end, it’s not that pretty. So it was going to pull into the center lane,” said the driver a few seconds after praising their previous experience.

It's unlikely that the experience with the Tesla Cybertruck will differ significantly from that of other company vehicles. Persistent errors and the necessity for intervention every couple of dozen kilometers — as independent testing shows and the system's adaptation to specific routes indicates — seem to undermine the very concept of Tesla's autonomous driving. Yet, the minutes during which the vehicle operates on its own can be mesmerizing — and distracting.

It is still unclear when the rest of the Cybertrucks will gain access to the $8000 Full Self-Driving program. The company is preparing to release version 13, which Tesla claims will significantly improve the issue of “necessary interventions.”

Source: Futurism