Some Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite users seem uncomfortable with the software’s aggressiveness while running the car, prompting them to ask for a more relaxed driving mode. However, the Tesla boss’ response differed greatly from the users’ requests.
FSD users’ feedback
Self-proclaimed $TSLA nerd Gali (@Gfilche) shared his personal struggles with Tesla’s FSD on social media platform X.
According to the X post, the current FSD suite’s operation is too aggressive for Gali due to its rapid acceleration, hasty lane changes, and jerky turns.
Although Gali does not think that the FSD suite is driving his Tesla unsafely, he still finds its driving behavior too bold, even in its most conservative configuration.
Therefore, he suggests a more relaxed “Turtle” mode for drivers who prioritize more careful and less aggressive driving.
“FSD is too aggressive for me. even chill mode. can we have ‘Turtle’ mode 🐢 that is super duper cautious and slow?? 🐌 @elonmusk
the perception of FSD’s safety will is challenged by rapid acceleration & jerky moves. everyone should start on Turtle mode @Tesla $TSLA #FSD”
Self-proclaimed $TSLA nerd @Gfilche
Multiple X users engaged in Gali’s post, saying that there is currently not much difference between the Chill and Assertive driving modes in FSD. Many Tesla owners raised their concerns that the current Chill mode’s driving style is inconsistent. It tends to switch from relaxed driving to aggressive accelerating, skipping between lanes on busy city streets.
Meanwhile, other users want the FSD suite to drive their Tesla cars more aggressively. Some of them even made fun of having a less aggressive driving option by calling it “Grandma mode” or “everyone else is honking because you’re in the way” mode.
CEO Musk reveals three FSD driving modes different from users’ request
For context, the FSD currently offers three modes: Chill, Average, and Assertive. These options deliver a broad spectrum of driving manners.
In an interesting development, Chief Executive Elon Musk revealed Tesla’s plans to revamp these driving modes with three new options: Chill, Standard, and Hurry. The Tesla boss’ announcement was in response to the Gali-initiated discussion on X.
“FSD will have chill, standard and hurry modes”
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk
Gali failed to secure the response he wanted from the Tesla CEO. Nonetheless, he still hailed CEO Musk’s plans and compromised with the upcoming Chill mode.
What to expect from the upcoming Chill, Average and Assertive driving modes on FSD?
The difference between the current Assertive and the upcoming Hurry modes remains vague.
It may just be a rebranding of the FSD’s top-tier driving mode. This would be unsurprising, considering CEO Musk’s reputation for revamping product names with new monickers he finds more humorous.
For instance, the Tesla boss recently announced plans to rename the Smart Summon (SS) as Actually Smart Summon (ASS).
While the new driving modes are exciting changes, one user, @KurtsViews, suggests an “FSD Personal Mode.” It merges the trained global data with the drivers’ personal driving behavior. In effect, driving using FSD feels like the owners are still the ones controlling the electric car. It would be interesting to see Tesla consider this idea to further user experience.
