Tesla's Latest FSD Update Brings Major Improvements to Safety and Customization
Tesla has just released version 11.3.4 of its Full Self Driving (FSD) software, packed with significant improvements to safety and customization, along with a range of new features.
This latest update once again demonstrates the incredible functionality of OTA updates, as Tesla continues to improve your car without you ever having to leave your driveway.
Massive Improvements to FSD Safety
One of the most significant changes in this latest FSD update relates to the software's highway functionality.
Tesla has merged the "vision" and "planning" stacks and removed the four-year-old highway stack, thereby integrating Tesla's famous multi-camera video network system and next-gen planner.
As a result, the new update allows for more complex interactions, less reliance on painted lanes, and introduces an overall improvement in vehicle behavior.
Moreover, the new update improves the vehicle's positioning in wide lanes, handling in significant turns, and positioning during cut-in scenarios, thanks to the mining of Tesla's growing library of fleet data.
Furthermore, Tesla has issued two new features to enhance safety. The first vastly improves the vehicle's actions at intersections, specifically those with yellow lights, flashing yellow or red lights, and intersections coming off highways. The second improvement addresses one of the biggest challenges FSD currently faces: user error. Tesla can now suspend your FSD use if you are found to be misusing the system.
New FSD Features and U/I Tweaks
In addition to the extensive improvements mentioned above, Tesla has introduced many new features and U/I tweaks. For instance, FSD visualizations continue to improve, and new visualizations have been presented to give drivers a better idea of what the vehicle can "see."
Tesla has also introduced new messages at the top of the screen, explaining what the car is doing at any given time. This can be helpful not only to keep drivers informed but pairs well with the "voice drive notes" that drivers can send to Tesla, explaining any issues they seem to be encountering.
Other minor U/I changes include reorganizing the Autopilot menu and a new "minimal lane changes" button, which will hold the car in a lane until required to change lanes to stay on route. Drivers will now also have access to the interior camera while in the vehicle, not just from their phones, and can adjust their FSD profile from the right scroll wheel on the steering wheel.
Vision-Based Park Assist: A Mixed Bag
Despite these improvements, not all of them seem fantastic. One such update is the first iteration of vision-based park assist, which some drivers allege is inferior to the ultrasonic sensor system that Tesla previously employed.
Conclusion
Tesla's FSD update 11.3.4 is an exciting development for both current and future Tesla owners, as it brings a significant upgrade in terms of safety, customization, and new features. Tesla has yet again demonstrated the power of OTA updates, as this update proves that Tesla owners can continue to receive major upgrades without leaving their driveway.