Full Self-Driving
The Future of Transportation
Neural Networks
AI trained on billions of real-world miles
360° Vision
Eight cameras provide complete awareness
Safer Than Human
10x fewer accidents than average driver
Revolutionary Autonomous Technology
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system represents the most advanced autonomous driving technology available to consumers. Using eight surround cameras, twelve ultrasonic sensors, and powerful neural networks, FSD can navigate complex urban environments, handle highway interchanges, and manage challenging driving scenarios.
In February 2026, California became the first state to grant Tesla Level 4 autonomous certification for FSD V13.5, allowing unsupervised operation on state highways. This historic milestone validates years of development and positions Tesla as the leader in autonomous driving technology.
With over 5 million Tesla vehicles on the road running FSD Beta, the system improves constantly through machine learning. Every mile driven contributes data that trains the neural networks, creating a virtuous cycle of improvement that accelerates toward full autonomy.
How FSD Works
FSD uses a vision-based approach, processing video feeds from eight cameras mounted around the vehicle. These cameras provide 360-degree awareness, seeing up to 250 meters in all directions. The system processes this visual data through neural networks trained on billions of real-world miles.
The neural networks identify and track objects including vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, traffic lights, signs, and road markings. The system predicts the future trajectories of detected objects, enabling safe path planning. Advanced algorithms handle complex scenarios like unprotected left turns, roundabouts, and construction zones.
Tesla's custom AI chip provides the computing power necessary for real-time processing. Each vehicle has two redundant AI chips for safety. The system can handle up to 2,300 frames per second, far exceeding human reaction times.
FSD Features
Navigate on Autopilot
Automatically navigate highway interchanges, overtake slower vehicles, and take exits to reach your destination.
Auto Lane Change
Automatically change lanes based on navigation route or to pass slower traffic while maintaining safety.
Traffic Light & Stop Sign Control
Recognizes and responds to traffic lights and stop signs, slowing and stopping automatically.
Autopark
Parallel and perpendicular parking with one touch, detecting available spaces automatically.
Summon
Remotely move your vehicle forward or backward, perfect for tight parking spaces.
Smart Summon
Navigate parking lots autonomously, coming to you from across the lot while avoiding obstacles.
Safety Record
Tesla publishes quarterly safety reports showing vehicles using Autopilot have approximately 10 times fewer accidents per mile than the average vehicle. The latest data shows one accident per 7.6 million miles with Autopilot engaged, compared to the US average of one accident per 484,000 miles.
FSD's safety advantages come from never getting distracted, drowsy, or impaired. The system maintains constant vigilance, processes information faster than humans, and has 360-degree awareness. As the neural networks continue training on more data, safety metrics continue improving.
The Path to Full Autonomy
Tesla's approach to autonomy differs fundamentally from competitors. Rather than relying on expensive lidar and limiting operation to pre-mapped areas, Tesla uses cameras and neural networks that can generalize to any driving environment. This makes Tesla's solution scalable to the entire fleet.
California's Level 4 certification for FSD V13.5 marks a major milestone, but Tesla aims for Level 5 autonomy – full self-driving in all conditions without any human intervention. With continuous neural network improvements and expanding regulatory approval, fully autonomous Teslas could become reality within the next few years.