Tesla FSD v14 is a truly human-like driver
It has been years since Tesla began developing Full Self-Driving (FSD) in many iterations. With the release of v14.1 last month, many owners are celebrating, because the future finally feels real.
During our vacation in Hawaii, test-driving FSD became a memorable experience for my family. We were even involved in a minor accident, and Tesla avoided a serious crash. The other SUV, which caused the collision, hit the center wall and was totaled—while our Tesla protected us with only a small dent.
After several days of driving with FSD through Turo, here are my takeaways from v14.1:
In daily driving
FSD behaves like a highly skilled driver—maybe like a local taxi driver with 20 years of experience. It understands lane structures, knows when to change lanes, reads construction signs perfectly, and yields smoothly in bottleneck situations.
At one point, my Tesla approached a narrow one-lane road where a delivery truck was blocking the lane. Instead of squeezing through, FSD slowed down, watched the oncoming cars, and patiently waited for each one to pass—exactly like an experienced human driver. It “read” the traffic flow and used other cars’ movements as signals. Only after the last car cleared the lane did it safely go around the truck.
In parking garages
FSD behaves naturally, like a human driver navigating an unfamiliar, multi-level structure. It enters smoothly but sometimes hesitates or gets “lost,” especially when signs are unclear. In these cases, I had to take over while entering multi-floor garages at Sam’s Club, Walmart, Ala Moana Mall, and Discovery Condo Parking. However, exiting the garages was flawless every time.
During risky situations
FSD actively avoids potential collisions—and can save lives. When a nearby car suddenly lost control and rushed toward us, FSD moved away just in time, preventing what could have been a massive multi-car crash. It even adjusted for the wet road surface to avoid sliding.
My family avoided a serious highway accident, suffering only a small dent—an impact we barely noticed. Of course, FSD cannot eliminate all risks on the road, but it can significantly reduce the severity of damage and injury.
CAPTION: Firefighters arriving quickly at the scene. The small dent on my Tesla.
Looking ahead
When all cars eventually operate with FSD—whether through Tesla or licensed technology—we may truly see a world with zero road accidents.
In that sense, FSD v14 has become more than just an autonomous system. It feels like a “super-human” driver who knows almost every road rule and works constantly to avoid every possible danger.
