Cybertruck FSD v14.3 First Impressions Drive

Why It Matters

The update proves Tesla’s AI stack can deliver faster reactions on existing hardware, but limited functional gains highlight the need for further software polish before widespread autonomous deployment.

Key Takeaways

• New larger driver monitor reacts to sun glare, prompting manual override.
• Unprotected left turns work, but lag appears in heavy traffic.
• Under‑the‑hood rewrite boosts reaction speed without larger model.
• Parking accuracy still inconsistent; angle‑park required manual correction.
• Hydroplaning detection forces chill mode, limiting speed in rain.

Summary

The video is a first‑impression drive of the Tesla Cybertruck running Full Self‑Driving version 14.3, highlighting how the new software behaves on a typical Sunday morning route.

The narrator notes a larger driver‑monitoring window that triggers an “attention required” alert when sun glare obscures the screen, and demonstrates the system’s handling of unprotected left turns—generally smooth in low traffic but showing slight lag in denser flow. Under the hood, Tesla has rewritten the inference pipeline, delivering faster reaction times without moving to a larger neural‑network model, which the reviewer credits to the AI team.

Specific examples include the system’s ability to add a POI for an unprotected left, its emergency‑vehicle awareness on a divided highway, and a mixed performance in parking: angle‑parking succeeded but required manual correction, while the supercharger docking was precise. The driver also experienced “chill” mode activation during hydroplaning detection, which capped speed and caused frustration.

For owners, the update shows incremental gains—quicker responses and better hardware‑3 utilization—yet the lack of dramatic new features tempers excitement. Continued refinement of edge‑case handling, parking precision, and override controls will be critical for broader consumer confidence and for Tesla’s robo‑taxi ambitions.

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[00:00:00] Starting the Drive and Route Adjustment

[00:01:36] Executing Unprotected Left and U-Turn

[00:06:01] Highway Driving and Emergency Vehicle Encounter

[00:08:40] Arriving at Empty Parking Lot

[00:09:35] Evaluating First Auto-Parking Attempt

[00:12:15] Pulling into Wawa Supercharger Station

[00:12:57] Backing into Supercharger Parking Spot

[00:14:57] Highway Hydroplaning Detection Discussion

[00:19:36] Highway Mad Max Speed Test

[00:20:28] Highway Lane Change Behavior

[00:24:39] Approaching Thin Chain Test Area

[00:26:24] Passing First Thin Chain Parking Test

[00:28:42] Setting Up Second Thin Chain Test

[00:29:15] Three-Point Turn in Restaurant Parking Lot

[00:30:34] Failing Second Thin Chain Test

[00:33:28] Testing Curbside Street Parking

[00:34:22] Navigating Around Stopped Van

[00:37:28] Attempting Angled Street Parking

[00:38:43] Evaluating Horrendous Angled Parking Job

[00:39:59] Waiting Unnecessarily for Right on Red

[00:41:38] Testing Parallel Street Parking

[00:44:34] Navigating Avondale Village

[00:45:48] Finding and Executing Angled Parking

[00:48:16] Navigating Roundabouts and Traffic Circles

[00:51:27] Stopping for Drawbridge on Red

[00:54:23] Discovering 3D UI Rendering at Drawbridge

[00:56:50] Resuming Drive and Final Thoughts