Tesla FSD V12.3 Update: Enhanced Driving Capabilities and Safety

The Tesla FSD V12.3 update brings significant improvements in driving capabilities, safety, and navigation, making it feel safer and more like a human driver

Questions to inspire discussion 

• What improvements does the Tesla FSD V12.3 update bring?

  —The update includes improvements in highway driving, parking lot navigation, reverse feature, and smoother lane changes, making it feel safer and more like a human driver.

• How does the Tesla FSD V12.3 update handle intersections?

  —The update shows improvements in navigating intersections, making quicker decisions, and demonstrating smoother driving, especially at intersections.

• What areas does the Tesla FSD V12.3 update need to fix?

  —While the update has shown significant improvements, there are still some areas that need to be fixed, such as unnecessary braking and lane selection issues.

• How does the Tesla FSD V12.3 update compare to previous versions?

  —The update shows significant improvements over previous versions, with smoother handling, minimal disengagements, and improved navigation.

• What is the overall impact of the Tesla FSD V12.3 update?

  —The update improves safety, driving experience, and navigation, making it feel safer than previous versions and many human drivers.

Key Insights

• 🚗 Tesla's FSD V12.3 has smoothed out 90% of the driving complaints from the previous version, making it much smoother and handling things way better.
• 🤖 The Tesla FSD V12.3 update shows impressive navigation capabilities in challenging situations.
• 🚗 The speaker stopped using the previous version and is excited to use the new update every day.
• 🚦 Tesla FSD seems to be more cautious and considerate than human drivers, especially when it comes to road construction and pedestrian safety.
• 🚦 The Tesla FSD was generally reluctant to turn on red, but this time it did so beautifully.
• 🚗 "I think versus v11 on city streets. This is better um by a lot even if you have like some more critical interventions at times um it just does everything else so well." 

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Location: Sparks, NV 

Clips

• 00:00 🚗 Tesla FSD V12.3 update includes highway driving, parking lot navigation, and upcoming reverse feature, with improved performance in various driving conditions and better functioning side cameras in low light.
  • Tesla FSD V12.3 update includes highway driving, parking lot navigation, and upcoming reverse feature, with some navigation issues and cautious response to other vehicles' signals.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update was tested in Salt Lake City and performed well, with the car driving comfortably and smoothly, and making appropriate decisions at intersections.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update improved driving in dark back roads, roundabouts, and auto high beams, with the side cameras now functioning better in low light conditions.
• 06:23 🚗 The Tesla FSD V12.3 update improves lane selection and smoother driving, handling hiccups well, but still has some issues with braking and lane selection.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update shows improvements in lane selection and smoother lane changes, with the car handling little hiccups and errors well.
  • The highway from Sparks to the gigafactory has frequent accidents due to bad drivers, causing the road to be closed often.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update was tested on the road near the Tesla gigafactory, encountering traffic and wild horses, and demonstrating smooth and assertive driving.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update has improved the driving experience, with smoother handling and lane selection, passing the "spouse test" but still experiencing some unnecessary braking and lane selection issues.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update includes improvements in recognizing white buildings, navigating parking lots, and encountering speed bumps, as well as encountering Tesla semis on the road.
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• 18:18 🚗 The Tesla FSD V12.3 update improves smoothness, navigation, and parking lot handling, with minimal disengagements, while driving through areas with new construction and landscape changes.
  • The speaker discusses driving through a construction area and passing by new buildings and distribution centers for pet-related products.
  • The speaker drives through an area with a new concrete water reservoir and notices changes to the landscape, including a fenced-off area and a company that may be involved in battery recycling.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update has improved overall smoothness and navigation, with minimal disengagements and improved handling in parking lots.
  • Tesla received feedback and there are data centers in the area with heavy security and a solar farm, and a Tesla Model S was spotted.
• 26:45 🚗 The Tesla FSD V12.3 update improves driving at intersections, acceleration, and decision-making, but still has some areas that need fixing.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update includes discussions about acceleration profiles, railroad crossings, and the operational hours of businesses.
  • Tesla's FSD V12.3 update allows for more comfortable and confident driving, especially at intersections.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update shows improvements in navigating intersections and dirt roads, with the car maintaining a comfortable speed.
  • Tesla's FSD V12.3 update includes improvements in driving behavior on rainy dirt roads and a more cautious approach when approaching destinations.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update has improved the car's response to acceleration and decision making, with the speaker noting a significant decrease in the need to manually intervene.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update showed improvements in speed adjustments, decision-making at intersections, and lane changes, but there are still some areas that need to be fixed.
• 39:26 🚗 The Tesla FSD V12.3 update includes improvements in navigation, perception system, and driving capabilities, with some minor mistakes and uncertainties in certain situations.
  • The scroll wheel for the nag in Tesla's FSD V12.3 update still gave the speaker red hands and booted them out of FSD for a week.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update includes improvements in navigating tricky spots, handling turns, and parking, with the car sometimes deviating from the navigation instructions.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update successfully navigated through rough roads and made smooth, aggressive stops, demonstrating its capability and potential improvements.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update includes improvements in the perception system and the ability for the car to decide when to pay attention to certain information.
  • The speaker discusses the comfort and confidence in Tesla's FSD V12.3 update, comparing it to some human drivers.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update provides smoother acceleration and braking, with some minor forgivable mistakes and uncertainties in certain situations.
• 51:00 🚗 The Tesla FSD V12.3 update improves safety, navigation, and driving experience, making it feel safer and more like a human driver.
  • The new Tesla FSD V12.3 update allows for quicker intersection navigation and smoother driving, making it more appealing for everyday use.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update improves safety and driving experience, making it feel safer than v11 and many human drivers.
  • Tesla's FSD V12.3 update shows improvements in the car's ability to navigate through road construction, yield to pedestrians, and react calmly to obstacles.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update improves lane shifting, route handling, and turn signal usage, making it more like a human driver on city streets.
  • The speaker discusses driving directions and landmarks in Reno, Nevada.
• 59:04 🚗 Tesla FSD V12.3 update improves lane changes, interactions with other vehicles, and navigation through various traffic scenarios, showing significant improvements over V11.
  • The speaker discusses their travels through snowy areas and outdoor activities in Wyoming, and their upcoming visit to Reno, Nevada.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update includes improved handling of lane changes and interactions with other vehicles.
  • The speaker discusses encountering difficult road signs and making decisions while testing Tesla's FSD V12.3.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update successfully navigates through various traffic scenarios, including making a right turn on red and giving plenty of room to a bicycle.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update improves turning by making slow and cautious turns into the nearest lane, following the law to stay in the closest lane when turning onto a multi-lane road.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update shows significant improvements over V11 and is expected to have a wider release soon.
• 01:12:13 🚗 Tesla's FSD V12.3 update brings significant improvements in city street performance, visualization, lead vehicle recognition, and navigation, making smart decisions and demonstrating major gains from previous versions.
  • The speaker discusses the improvements in Tesla's FSD V12.3 software, noting that it performs better on city streets and is more comfortable for users, despite occasional critical interventions.
  • Tesla FSD V12.3 update includes improved transition between versions, potential freight hookups near Walmart and Tesla, and the car waiting for blinking red lights before proceeding.
  • The speaker discusses the different types of materials that could be falling out of a power plant and the structure of the plant.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update includes visualization improvements, with the system stretching assets to fit what it sees, but it's unclear if these assets are important or just for comfort.
  • The Tesla FSD V12.3 update includes improvements in recognizing lead vehicles and navigating through multiple lanes.
  • Tesla's FSD V12.3 update shows significant improvements in navigation and lane changes, with the system making smart decisions and demonstrating major gains from previous versions.

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