Chuck Cook

Cybertruck FSD v14.3 First Impressions Drive

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.