Tesla model Y accident

JokiharjuTheFin | 2026-02-18 08:54 | 9 views

I do not drive Tesla was borrowing a Tesla, I had the autopilot engaged in “standard”, the road was icy in certain sections (mountainous roads with semi-tight curves, 28-30 Fahrenheit). Basically there was one turn where there looked to be about 1-2 inches of snow and the car was moving at 25-35 mph, it looked like it was tracking wide and before the turn it just felt too fast. I thought it would start braking but “regen” didn’t kick in. Eventually it was crossing into the “cutout” on the road, I took over and started steering when that didn’t work I braked and I hit a guardrail sideways. Had enough time to say one choice word since takeover (2 seconds) Obviously, I didn’t do the right things once I took over, but if I left it would autopilot have corrected? (all seasons, dual motor Y)

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Swastik496 2026-02-18 10:52

no. FSD likely would have(but not certain by any means) but autopilot is basically the standard cruise control with LKAS in any normal car like a newish Honda and is not meant for anything but easy interstate type highway driving. Last time it had a meaningful update was like 2018

JokiharjuTheFin 2026-02-18 20:29

You said “no” but “likely would have”, just to clarify you mean it probably would’ve crashed had I just left it? Thanks man

Swastik496 2026-02-18 20:40

FSD could have prevented it. Autopilot absolutely would have crashed. NO was for AP, not FSD.

silentbutdead1y 2026-02-20 03:12

The way to prevent this would be to slow down prior to the turn. If you enter a turn at too great of a speed, there’s not a lot you can do.

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