EatMeerkats
2026-02-19 04:26
I think you should get the bottom checked out by Tesla service.
And buy FSD.
Defiant_Victory_6049
2026-02-19 04:27
What do we think? You shouldn’t have done that
penngei
2026-02-19 04:27
Definitely worth getting it up on a lift for an inspection. A lot of things in the suspension may feel fine until they instantly fail.
Adventurous_Leave417
2026-02-19 04:30
Whoooops
Lestilva
2026-02-19 04:31
FSD would have paid itself for life if you had it.
Heavy_Team7922
2026-02-19 04:32
“Bad drivers never miss an exit.”
Inevitable_Ad_711
2026-02-19 04:35
FSD drives better than you 😭 you're cooked
lurkinginthefold
2026-02-19 04:37
Where in the world was this that such a drop would occur without a guard rail of some sort?
McRedditz
2026-02-19 04:38
Are we really at a point that people really need validation on every aspect of their life?
SavedByTech
2026-02-19 04:38
Your DMV failed all of us...
23andrewb
2026-02-19 04:39
I feel like there should be some idiot barriers there
Misophonic4000
2026-02-19 04:39
Bold of you to proudly post that
JLobodinsky
2026-02-19 04:39
I hate people like you. Just go the next mile and swing back. Instead people blindly merge at the expense of others on the road. So selfish. I knew it was a Bay Area driver before even seeing the freeway signs
TacoBender920
2026-02-19 04:39
I think you should spend some time considering that moves like that are a danger to those around you. Learn to drive safely.
izzeo
2026-02-19 04:39

El_Jeffe24
2026-02-19 04:41
Next time just go up to Saratoga and turn around?
dailycnn
2026-02-19 04:42
Surprised the path isn't blocked more clearly.
Justman1020
2026-02-19 04:43
This person thinks they’re in a jeep.
trial_and_error
2026-02-19 04:45
This is in San Jose on 280 N. So many people miss that ramp to 17/880. I see drivers do this once every few months and I don’t even take that route all that frequently.
It’s definitely poorly designed but people also make really bad decisions.
edit: Corrected to 280 N. thank you /u/Obvious-Bird-3588
Obvious-Bird-3588
2026-02-19 04:45
That would be the 280N to 17S in San Jose. A lot of people miss that exit because they aren't paying attention.
Also the signage is horrible, they let you know about 1/4 mile away they you need to be in the far right lane for the 17. There's no previous signage about lanes.
OriontheNomad
2026-02-19 04:45
Monkey with a gun
-zagazao-
2026-02-19 04:46
Could've been much worse
Kuriente
2026-02-19 04:46
Human drivers amiright
rwhe83
2026-02-19 04:47
It makes you look stupid…then you chose to post it to show the world. Even in the video, I can see that it’s not a “flat road”.
Thanks for keeping car insurance rates high.
mlaskowsky
2026-02-19 04:47
Its crazy that you ask such a stupid question like anyone online could tell you anything about damage. As much as I think you are waisting everyone's time i just spent 2 minutes of my life that I won't get back.
h33b
2026-02-19 04:48
Came to post this.
Jesus Christ OP, nothing is that important.
Conscious_Zebra_1808
2026-02-19 04:48
Wtf
ForTheBayAndSanJose
2026-02-19 04:49
This.
lowkeyplantstrees
2026-02-19 04:50
It might look fine, but I’d put money on your front-right suspension having at least one busted part. If I were you, I’d be also be curious how much torsion the battery can handle.
gr_iefr
2026-02-19 04:51
Good job OP, I'd hazard a guess that your username does not check out. Well unless you add hazard to the end ;)
notsurehowthishappen
2026-02-19 04:51
I watched this 100 times it’s entertainment gold.
MRBoose39
2026-02-19 04:52
And a minute of that time typing that.
LordFly88
2026-02-19 04:52
Lol, foot to the floor at the same time.
Lawlec
2026-02-19 04:53
Username definitely not relevant.
iamjoehill1
2026-02-19 04:53
Man I know you thought we were gonna agree with you but this was wild to watch.
You out here making FSD look amazing brotha.
Vnessa_27
2026-02-19 04:53
…
Corey415
2026-02-19 04:54
https://maps.app.goo.gl/honQ4mWw6ZxirCLc6
S0ulace
2026-02-19 04:54
Get your eyes tested bro . Stuff like kerbs are right on the edge case of your vision level .
Christhebobson
2026-02-19 04:56
You've clearly never shit yourself and have to keep sitting in that shit
drahgon
2026-02-19 04:57
Everyone who likes to say HW3 is not good. I present exhibit A
legolasxvi
2026-02-19 04:58
Subscribe you mean 😂
AxelsOG
2026-02-19 04:58
Your local DMV should be shut down for giving you a license.
EatMeerkats
2026-02-19 04:59
Lol, I thought the increase in speed was due to the wheel being off the ground, but NOPE.
EspressoOverdose
2026-02-19 05:00
Well there’s a reason a solid white line is there.
SourGummys
2026-02-19 05:00
I’m surprised there’s not a rail there
sid_276
2026-02-19 05:01
You know what I know this place and I actually have a video of that exact spot from my dashcam of someone doing exactly the same thing as OP but worse because before doing it they came to a stop, tried to reverse, realized it was dumb to reverse in the ramp and did the jump.
Happens often. San Jose drivers are something else
Pattonator70
2026-02-19 05:02
Use FSD and avoid the problem
OldFargoan
2026-02-19 05:02
At that point what's the rush?
dahulvmadek
2026-02-19 05:03
thank you, my laugh just made my wife turn the TV up on me
juandiegovqcr
2026-02-19 05:03
I hope OP learned the lesson
Anon-Knee-Moose
2026-02-19 05:04
Offramps are always on the right arent they?
KarmaShawarma
2026-02-19 05:04
Something Montoya said about Raikkonen comes to mind. Brave of you to share this on reddit though.
LordFly88
2026-02-19 05:04
Full on Dukes of Hazard maneuver
Balancedone_1
2026-02-19 05:04
Get it on a lift and let a reputable suspension shop look at it. I’m sure you figured this out but miss that exit next time 😂
myanroser
2026-02-19 05:05
$100,000 oopsie made me loopy
one-wandering-mind
2026-02-19 05:06
I can't tell from the video where of time it won't flat either. You probably aren't the first person to do this in that spot. Cutting it close to that concrete pillar though 😬
REEEject_
2026-02-19 05:09
I think you should have missed your exit but decided to be a terrible driver and cause danger to others around you. How about you go around next time? Does 5 extra minutes really matter?
actingwizard
2026-02-19 05:11
A special kind of stupid.
mitzi_mozzerella
2026-02-19 05:17
I once honked at a model Y for missing this same exit, they were debating doing the same thing as you.
Do you drive a model Y, OP?
StormMourn
2026-02-19 05:18
Lol clever
DalamarVelkyn
2026-02-19 05:18
No, not always.
Inevitable_Safety841
2026-02-19 05:19
You know me too well
vassman86
2026-02-19 05:20
I'd be worried I damaged the battery pack with the impact. But if the car isn't giving you any warnings, I'd just carry on
rusty1468
2026-02-19 05:21
Honestly as a Tesla owner this is on par with all the stereotypes
Suit_Responsible
2026-02-19 05:24
Maybe you will learn next time that missing an exit is fine
ChickenFlavoredCake
2026-02-19 05:24
I've seen FSD make even dumber mistakes
Fkngtired
2026-02-19 05:26
I always see the video of that terrible driver crossing three lanes, cutting off people to not miss an exit. Rare to see the POV!
Best_Market4204
2026-02-19 05:26
Well deserve 👏
Hopefully doesn't cost you nothing but your ego & you learn
L34Fz
2026-02-19 05:26
Any damage?
Klazik
2026-02-19 05:26
What do we rhink? We think you shouldn't have a license
OkAd1498
2026-02-19 05:27
I turn now. Good luck everyone else
KiloAlphaJulietIndia
2026-02-19 05:28
Tesla's navigation has been shit for years. They need to prioritize updating maps to clear up these janky routes.
heisenberg80mil
2026-02-19 05:28
Should have just bought fsd
xGenAc25
2026-02-19 05:30
Making Tesla drivers look bad. Good job
GoSh4rks
2026-02-19 05:35
There's a left hand exit offramp just a few miles away.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bBzbPDmPDF5ScFc58
GucciTokes
2026-02-19 05:36
dude, my jaw is on the floor! oh my GOSH! 😱
trial_and_error
2026-02-19 05:36
I also feel like the distance markers to the exchange is off by a quarter mile so it feels like you have more time than you actually do.
[deleted]
2026-02-19 05:37
I think you should have been using FSD if you pull stuff like this. That was bad.
cheesepierice
2026-02-19 05:38
Should be in r/idiotsincars too
Kooch702
2026-02-19 05:39
I think your a shit driver
[deleted]
2026-02-19 05:40
Average Bay Area Tesla driver
HeckXX
2026-02-19 05:47
I think FSD is a terrible driver, and I recommend that you use it.
digitaldisorder_
2026-02-19 05:47
Well depends (pun not intended) on if you have the white seats or not.
htdwps
2026-02-19 05:47
Whatever happens to your car you earned it.
You were way past the point of no return there when the solid lines started to get wider, only to come barreling down and probably had cut someone else off as well in low visibility conditions.
Sammy_Saddles
2026-02-19 05:52
Hate them? Sometimes you have enough time to look over your shoulder and make sure you aren’t cutting anyone off. Also make it in time so it’s not a big deal…. Except in this case when it was a big deal because they didn’t know the road had a drop off. I agree overall it’s better to just go to the next exit, but hate is a strong word
Sammy_Saddles
2026-02-19 05:54
Isn’t most of your time online a waste? Also, it was like a 10 second clip
nbaynerd
2026-02-19 05:54
Do you make it to Santa Cruz or ended up in Oakland?
Malacasts
2026-02-19 05:54
Had a truck miss his exit and he decided to ride the dirt hill to make his exit, cut me off, shattered my windshield and sped off. people like this are a problem.
T_Hankss
2026-02-19 05:56
I think you should stop driving.
j12
2026-02-19 05:56
You should never operate a motor vehicle again.
idcenoughforthisname
2026-02-19 05:58
Couldn’t ask for a better punishment. Well deserved.
Bubsy7979
2026-02-19 05:59
Lol had to delete my comment because I was writing the exact same thing.. OP has no shame too
Big_Buy8203
2026-02-19 06:00
How in the world did OP think it was flat? As the car is moving over you can see the downward area 🤨
Yozakgg
2026-02-19 06:00
0 situational awareness
TheCleverCompass
2026-02-19 06:04
Bro took that at 72 mph and did not tap the breaks

lipton
2026-02-19 06:09
[Same exit](https://reddit.com/r/IdiotsInCars/comments/1mylp8a/oc_a_good_driver_sometimes_misses_the_exit/)
abgtw
2026-02-19 06:17
If it was a model 3 it might have been totalled. Id bring it to a good suspension shop and just have them double check everything.
No-Transportation969
2026-02-19 06:20
That’s definitely a whoopsie
ProteusRift
2026-02-19 06:27
Its simple. Repeat after me OP "If I missed it, I missed it. Ill fix it at the next exit"
Seen so many people almost run i to others doing this shit. Seriously. You F'ed up. Own it and stay the course (literally).
TissueAndLube
2026-02-19 06:28
You deserved that.
ProteusRift
2026-02-19 06:30
Will have to remind myself to steer clear of that side if I ever come down from SF so I don't get a dumbass landing on my roof.
ProteusRift
2026-02-19 06:34
Nah. Hate is warranted for dangers to society like this 😂
ProteusRift
2026-02-19 06:36
Self respecting Jeeps want nothing to do with this person - this is not what they had in mind when it comes to "off road"
QuantumR
2026-02-19 06:37
Glad you and everyone else are ok. I cant believe you did that. How many years of driving experience do you have?
cerazo52
2026-02-19 06:39
1. Why TF aren’t there any guardrails
2. Jesus Christ man lmao
malacri1
2026-02-19 06:41
Dumbass. Let the GPS re-route you next time. I’m sick of all you selfish drivers thinking it’s okay to cross over lines of traffic to make your exit. Literally one of the most selfish and reckless things one can do. Hope you learned from this .
Double_Bad_7716
2026-02-19 06:46
Hope the car is really messed up lol you Could’ve caused a crash.
RioRozayy
2026-02-19 06:49
You did that or FSD did that??
WaffleHouseCEO
2026-02-19 06:57
I think i would have shit myself going over that cliff
Present-Ad-9598
2026-02-19 07:11
I hope you fucked up your bumpers and axels. What the hell is wrong with you😭
Zeronova3
2026-02-19 07:13
The electrode knows no limits…
jedi2155
2026-02-19 07:14
Also your cameras show clear signs that it needs to be cleaned, not just buy but by Tesla
Itchy_Reference4039
2026-02-19 07:17
One hell of a whoopsie lol!
TeslaCrna
2026-02-19 07:22
How long would it have taken you to just turn around at the next exit? Instead, you prolly messed up your car to save 5 mins.
fluffyzzz1
2026-02-19 07:23
Did you know you can take the next exit and turn around? Pretty easy, especially with a tesla
KingWooz
2026-02-19 07:26
Your driving is an absolute disgrace.
msb06c
2026-02-19 07:27
Son of a bitch came out of nowhere!
Eunolena
2026-02-19 07:29
I’m sorry, but this is freaking hilarious. What on earth…
spazzvogel
2026-02-19 07:30
Even when I miss it, I’ll just go around…
plopez12808
2026-02-19 07:33
That is ridiculous
XzX_z3
2026-02-19 07:34
And let FSD start driving
Briareos_Hecatonhrs
2026-02-19 07:44
You'd make it in a cybertruck
khaid
2026-02-19 07:49
I'm also shocked there's no guard rails on that drop, but a majority of my shock is that op gunned it from 50mph to 72mph for that lane change into the drop.
Nice_Way_7206
2026-02-19 07:59
A whoopsie? Can't get passed the verbiage let alone " Evil Knievel"
SF_E60M5
2026-02-19 08:11
Time for FSD!! 😂
UpbeatPhilosophySJ
2026-02-19 08:13
Oh, that’s so funny, or maybe not funny. My FSD acts really strange at little further up at that location like it wants to turn right onto 17, but veers back straight on 280. Take it from SJSU fairly regularly.
The weather around here has been crap lately, and hood rats steal the copper from the street sign lights so it’s a lot easier to make that mistake than people think because it’s not as bright as it should be.
717x
2026-02-19 08:13
Bro got his license out of a cereal box
Napolyon07
2026-02-19 08:44
Hope you wont be letting your self out of the cliff one day 😅
Relative_Building_81
2026-02-19 08:45
FSD misses turns too. It often waits till the last 1/2 mile before getting over to the far right lane. That bugs me.
thedeadeye
2026-02-19 08:54
"Yeeha!"
PunkAintDead
2026-02-19 08:55
Bruh acted exactly how the world expected the Tesla Driver to act. We gotta do better
Mocchanyen
2026-02-19 09:08
I know someone who did this but with a way smaller drop and softer impact.
But every single airbag deployed lol
Hennesseyandrice
2026-02-19 09:08
I hate that fork too. Lol
[deleted]
2026-02-19 09:21
guy went full mario kart IRL hahaha
Slytherin23
2026-02-19 09:22
I think you need to learn how to pull video in the Tesla app.
bossman-808
2026-02-19 09:25
My shit would have shit itself after that cliff dive.
dragonovus
2026-02-19 09:39
Though you switched too close to the divide. I don’t think there is anything wrong with your car
ramsesny
2026-02-19 09:54
Whoa
Empty-Brief-4545
2026-02-19 10:03
I would have done the same if nobody was around TBH.
FreshPrinceOfH
2026-02-19 10:03
And the username has the word safety in it. Jesus Christ.
WarningJolly5079
2026-02-19 10:38
That’s gold, Jerry. Gold!
moonkingdome
2026-02-19 10:44
Fsd?
MC-CREC
2026-02-19 10:49
My example is, one time I missed an exit and I went through 3 countries to get back safely. Gotta love Europe.
Billymaysdealer
2026-02-19 11:00
Tell when u drive again
timguide
2026-02-19 11:08
I hope it's an expensive lesson learned. You could've killed someone. Knowing people like you are on the roads pisses me off.
NominalVector
2026-02-19 11:09
Poor design is a bad decision.
Acceptable-Watch1932
2026-02-19 11:10
You shouldn't have a licence
Awkward-Ad-5549
2026-02-19 11:16
There’s no way you didn’t blow a shock, or cause some sort of structural damage underneath your car. Honestly amazed a tire didn’t come unbeaded from the wheel. 😳
RScottyL
2026-02-19 11:17
Another iPhone user shooting a vertical video of a horizontal monitor/TV.
Also, you can download these clips to a flash drive, then upload them on here, so we can see the actual video
ItWillBFine69
2026-02-19 11:21
A San Jose Tesla driver, who would have thought...
Expensive_Leading_27
2026-02-19 11:22
💯
Expensive_Leading_27
2026-02-19 11:22
Hw 3 or ai 4?
Expensive_Leading_27
2026-02-19 11:24
This is why we supervise. Just turn the blinker on.
rontombot
2026-02-19 11:28
I would expect:
* a) the Right-front tire to be internally damaged, belts shifted
* b) the right front wheel to be out of round, possibly cracked
* c) the right front shock damaged internally
* d) front and rear suspension to be out of alignment
* e) possibly entire uni-body twisted
Inspect and compare the door gaps, see if left vs right side are uniform.
Inspect frunk and rear hatch gaps for uniformity.
Look for windshield and roof glass cracks.
Scalybeast
2026-02-19 11:36
No.
dillydangler
2026-02-19 11:45
Best comment 😂
UpbeatPhilosophySJ
2026-02-19 11:45
4. Bought the car in December.
DroopyLegTony
2026-02-19 11:48
I think there should 100% be a barrier there to prevent anyone from doing what you just did 😬
SirJoeffer
2026-02-19 11:49
I mean yeah that’s a big mistake that could’ve been a lot worse, but holy shit what a poorly designed road.
Outrageous_Lab9806
2026-02-19 12:08
OP gives us Tesla drivers a bad rep 😢
joebigaloe2
2026-02-19 12:13
You just did what we all want to do.
Semi_Retired_001
2026-02-19 12:15
So clearly it’s trained to just go for it in that particular spot lol
Semi_Retired_001
2026-02-19 12:18
Oh wait….i thought you were on fsd…sorry dude. Nice jump tho
Texmex865
2026-02-19 12:23
Heaven forbid that you have to go down to the next exit and turn around……in your car…..with heating and cooling……people act like if they miss is they will have to walk up hill both ways to get back.
Sweet_Yellow_8646
2026-02-19 12:23
Holy cow
SoggyVoice6541
2026-02-19 12:30
This would be me at night when it’s raining if I forget my glasses 🫠
Better_Ear_6614
2026-02-19 12:30
I’ve launched my model y off a steep railroad crossing, caught air, no problems
Acrobatic-Main-1270
2026-02-19 12:38
Just don’t do this again please
Intelligent-Ad-9112
2026-02-19 13:10
Solid white line ma if you knew the rules of the road you would know that it is illegal to cross a solid white line. So I’m glad they don’t have guard rails for people that think they are above the law.
Floating_Bus
2026-02-19 13:12
It’s an SUV, right?
rwb12
2026-02-19 13:12
FSD? 🤣 just kidding
[deleted]
2026-02-19 13:15
Before I read the post I thought this was another FSD video. It’s really more of an ad for FSD.
yomomma005
2026-02-19 13:19
Tree-fiddy
Famous_Ad7312
2026-02-19 13:24
That's not a whoopsie.
RippinDecks
2026-02-19 13:31
When two lanes merge you better be ready…from experience.
fitemeplz
2026-02-19 13:33

binhoboys
2026-02-19 13:33
Bro delete this. You're making us look bad.
jackiebrown1978a
2026-02-19 13:34
Missing the turn is better than driving off a small cliff
jackiebrown1978a
2026-02-19 13:35
I did too. I kept looking at the video for the indicator
CIG-GALA
2026-02-19 13:42
10/10 whoopsie
idkausernamerntbh
2026-02-19 13:42
That’s a crazy illusion it really does look flat
zadszads
2026-02-19 13:45
Yeah and then you have traffic desperately trying to merge over the other way (to the left) from the Parkmoor onramp, fighting for dear life to merge/cut over 3 lanes literally within a 1/4 mile just to stay/get on 280N.
Salty_Permit4437
2026-02-19 13:47
Did that with 2 countries in North America. Luckily I had my passport.
Salty_Permit4437
2026-02-19 13:48
Tires, rims, battery damage are possible. Maybe some minor body damage. If you avoided those you’re fine
bakunyuusentai
2026-02-19 13:51
Please surrender your license
SurpriseLongjumping8
2026-02-19 13:56
Why not just allow it to recompute… why do this crazy 6 lane swerve…
Stromberg-Carlson
2026-02-19 14:09

Suitable_Switch5242
2026-02-19 14:10
Yeah, OP shouldn't have tried to cross over after the exit point like that but I also did not see the drop-off at all until it happened. It should really be marked better with a guardrail or at least reflective signs.
dynamite647
2026-02-19 14:10
These are very “solid” cars
redfire26
2026-02-19 14:12
Ouch! What was it?
homewrecker07
2026-02-19 14:14
*Processing img 6lrl1rh6mgkg1...*
FEARxXxRECON
2026-02-19 14:18
According to the right camera, you could have caused an accident
Goods187
2026-02-19 14:19
kiss the wheel bring it to a car wash and put it up for the night it will heal itself
x3knet
2026-02-19 14:30
A whoopsie would be more like accidentally drifting into another lane and someone honking at you. This is just bad driving. Get it checked, be more careful, and make smarter decisions. The people around you depend on it.
Final-Outside6834
2026-02-19 14:37
😭😭😭
patdog11
2026-02-19 14:39

Diplomatic-Immunityi
2026-02-19 14:43
I know exactly that exit….. San Jose, CA right on the 280…..
That’s a terribly designed exit, I see people wrecking their cars constantly due to that dip
say592
2026-02-19 14:49
Seems like a big drop but not anything too insane. Did the bottom of the car hit the bump? Is there any significant scraping on the underside of the car? How far would you estimate the drop was?
ParticularProfit4695
2026-02-19 14:51
This is why you get off at next exit and turn around.
TeamImpulseX
2026-02-19 14:58
A bad driver never misses their exit.
kaelz
2026-02-19 15:00
Seems fine.
Schnitzhole
2026-02-19 15:09
I hope you never drive again personally. People crossing gore zones to not miss an exit are the most selfish and reckless people i can think of. You guys cause some of the worst fatalities for other drivers.
Just admit you made a mistake and drive to the next exit and turn around like a sane person. I hope at minimum you at least get some jail time, and driver license suspended for this to learn your lesson.
Dumb enough to put in identification info too. Anyone know this Santa Cruz/ Oakland exit location and can report to police to lookup the cam footage? Looks like Feb 18, 2026 at 6:23:50PM
My uncle was killed someone doing the same thing trying to catch an exit. Unfortunately they only got 3 years behind bars for the murder charge.
SonicDethmonkey
2026-02-19 15:12
Even if it was “just a road” you’re liable to pick up all sorts of crap in the no-man’s land and puncture a tire or cause another hazard. Don’t be dumb, just take the next exit.
trtsmb
2026-02-19 15:19
He's an idiot that should not be allowed to have a drivers license. He's right up there with people who miss their exit and start backing up to get to it.
methano
2026-02-19 15:23
I ran over a pretty big curb in Knoxville. Heard lots of bottom scraping. Saw something dripping out of the bottom after I parked. Next day it all seemed fine and I haven't thought about it too much since. Drove on to Santa Fe and then back to NC via NOLA. Ignore it till it complains.
TaxNo2158
2026-02-19 15:27
Apparently not everyone was taught that solid lines mean you’re not supposed to cross them.
Mission207
2026-02-19 15:30
https://preview.redd.it/5jhk9ehqzgkg1.jpeg?width=460&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cda60a3217e9c73e2d8a267ebc02aa3e9f0f719d
AyeThoHanester
2026-02-19 15:38
😂😂
007tr3bor
2026-02-19 15:39
Average Tesla driver
Unimaginableidea
2026-02-19 15:42
OP wanted mechanical advice and instead got the “safest” drivers of the world blasting him lmao. I would definitely get it checked out, there has to be some form of damage underneath. No way you came out Scott free from that high of a drop In a Tesla lol.
Winter-Crew-2746
2026-02-19 15:55
Holy shit that bump needs to be marked asap
Low_Positive3359
2026-02-19 15:56
If all systems are normal, all systems are normal.
BeerBaitIceAmmo
2026-02-19 15:57
Did this in Germany 2007 and ended up in Czech Republic
Quin1617
2026-02-19 16:09
>People crossing gore zones to not miss an exit are the most selfless and careless people i can think of.
Those words don't go together, you meant to say selfish.
But yes I agree, I love driving but only when on roads with little to no traffic. There's too many stupid and oblivious drivers on the road, I see people pulling stunts as dangerous as OP's daily. It only takes one time. Also, that's the 280N to 17S exit in San Jose.
Desperate-Working-12
2026-02-19 16:10
Can’t you just take the next exit and turn around? people drive like 💩… and then wonder why they caused an accident or worse death
Quad150db
2026-02-19 16:11
Did you poop?
Bad_Mechanic
2026-02-19 16:11
I'll trust FSD's driving more than OP's.
hologrammetry
2026-02-19 16:14
You're getting a lot of flak in the comments but I looked at that interchange in street view and the guard rail definitely needs to start a lot earlier than it does, the pavement markings are all worn and in the dark I can see how it would be extra easy to do this. I'd get it looked at and don't be too hard on yourself.
Quin1617
2026-02-19 16:16
It might not necessarily be illegal(though I think it is in Cali) but it's definitely a dumb move.
Think_Berry_3087
2026-02-19 16:17
As someone from the UK. I don’t understand the whole “miss my exit” mentality.
Serious question, how out of the way is the next exit going to be?
In most cases over here. A missed exit is anywhere from a 2 minute detour to a 10 minute detour. Which frankly, I’m not willing to die over pulling some shit like this.
Are missed exits like a 30 minute detour or something in the states?
alamandrax
2026-02-19 16:21
Going over a pothole broke our front suspension. This looks about the same.
MrDERPMcDERP
2026-02-19 16:25
I think you’re a shitty driver
onetradeaday
2026-02-19 16:29
You do you. Or as the book says, "Let them". But damn! 🤣🤣

Candylicker0469
2026-02-19 16:29
49 MPH to 72 MPH. Gotta love the acceleration these cars have. And you made the exit!
Schnitzhole
2026-02-19 16:36
Oops, corrected
I’ve dodged what feels like hundreds of near death accidents over my twenty years driving. Unfortunately living in a big city there are rarely times without heavy traffic.
I wish more people, especially the reckless and inattentive ones would be using the new FSD versions. Texting and driving has gotten insanely bad these last ten years. Its like every third car i see during rush hour has their head down texting or messing with their phone. People now also seem More than ever just very selfish now and don’t care about anyone but themselves on the road and no one reprimands each other or tells their friends when they are being stupid like they used to.
Don’t even get me started how much worse it is being on a motorcycle out there with everyone only giving half of their attention to us sharing the road with them.
RedHotFuzz
2026-02-19 16:47
Missing an exit is almost never an emergency.
Grimm-Omens
2026-02-19 16:48
Learn how to drive and stop switching lanes so late.
apomov
2026-02-19 16:53
I’m laughing so hard at this because I did the same thing at the same exit in a Model X in early 2017 😂. You should be fine!
Edit: don’t listen to everyone telling you you’re a bad driver, that’s a tough exit if you haven’t taken it before, the mapping isn’t clear, and it was dark and a little rainy.
Detective_Far
2026-02-19 16:53
You’re so lucky you didn’t total your car , it would’ve been a completely silent ride after that 😭
shaggy99
2026-02-19 17:04
According to the movies, it's a perfectly acceptable move on a Ducati.
800mgVitaminM
2026-02-19 17:05
Schedule service
800mgVitaminM
2026-02-19 17:06
I love that Tesla updated the dash cam UI to show if FSD is on. Somebody would for sure take this footage and spread it as "Look what FSD did!"
Var1abl3
2026-02-19 17:10
https://v.redd.it/q4pa6dn6jgkg1
That you?
teebee9320
2026-02-19 17:14
Did you hear a scrape? If so might have some undercarriage damage, good to make sure the battery shield plate is not damaged (scrapes are okay, but dents over a certain size could be an issue).
If the car is driving okay and there are no lights, vibrations, and it’s not pulling one way or another you’re probably fine. If you want the added peace of mind, swing by a shop and have them throw it up on a lift to check for any undercarriage damage.
It happens we all make mistakes. Don’t beat yourself up over it.
PoodleNull
2026-02-19 17:14
smartest tesla driver
2daysthrowawayacct
2026-02-19 17:19
Username does not fucking check out.
TwoIndependent8114
2026-02-19 17:21
You sped up when you merged lol
Unsungheroist
2026-02-19 17:21
Play stupid games win stupid prizes
Inevitable_Safety841
2026-02-19 17:23
It already was 😅
arfsworld
2026-02-19 17:28
back to driving school
funkybee12
2026-02-19 17:30
You gotta be a Call of Duty player. Cuz reflexes. Congrats on damaging the car and potentially other bigger problems.
Downtown_Stand_1096
2026-02-19 17:35
i saw this and knew exactly where you were. its got a lip like that for runoff control
Tin_Can_739
2026-02-19 17:43
This was kind of weak, should have been from the far left lane all the way across the freeway running people off the road. /s
alifeonmars
2026-02-19 17:58
I wm hoping you at least pulled over before filming the screen?
Going off of your previous decisions I am scared to ask.
CopperBlitter
2026-02-19 17:58
If OP is going to subscribe to FSD, a front camera cleaning needs to be done.
nothinqness
2026-02-19 18:01
omg lol
bripat1744
2026-02-19 18:08
Right!? One of the first things my dad taught me about driving - "good drivers sometimes miss their exit, bad drivers never do".
LargeBlackMcCafe
2026-02-19 18:09
I hope there's internal damage and you learn your lesson.
Impressionsoflakes
2026-02-19 18:09
Props for accelerating up to 70 so you could really launch over the gap.
I recommend you take your car to a reputable repair shop, give them the keys, and never go back.
jassortize99
2026-02-19 18:19
Brooo that dip from 280N to 880/17 S is dangerous. I did the same thing
FancyIce5026
2026-02-19 18:23
your control arms, tie rods, struts and their bushings just lost about 20-30k miles of life from that impact, but you’re good otherwise 😭😭
Specialist-Dealer-46
2026-02-19 18:36
Not sure if anyone said this yet, but I’ve had external battery damage before that got worse progressively so pay attention to the charging.
Specialist_Quote9127
2026-02-19 18:39
Average day in America
Consistent_Turnip161
2026-02-19 18:51
I think the problem here is that you were given a license in the first place. 🤷♂️
RWLemon
2026-02-19 19:01
Moron, why didn’t you just go to the next exit and circle back, 😂
cryptoengineer
2026-02-19 19:01
Even here in MA, there are places where missing an exit can lead to a 60 mile detour.
polypeptide147
2026-02-19 19:01
Got a link to where the video is from? I can’t find it from that and I’m curious what it looks like during the day
Texmex865
2026-02-19 19:03
60 miles?!?! MOVE OUT OF THE STICKS MAN!! Jk. Veering off the road and crashing or crashing someone else isn’t a good move either. Maybe we can both agree that paying attention and not putting yourself in that situation is the best for all involved?
PugMaster007
2026-02-19 19:05
Looking at that, nothing should have been affected, it probably felt more 'severe' than it actually was. But next time, save yourself and others and go onto the next exit.. It's not worth you or someone else getting hurt.
Denuit87
2026-02-19 19:05
Lmfao 🤣
Dw5111
2026-02-19 19:07
Stupid
audigex
2026-02-19 19:08
If it drives fine it’s probably fine, but I’d suggest getting it checked out just to be sure
The trick is not to cross solid white lines…
KeepItUpThen
2026-02-19 19:17
What makes you trust that a person who pulls this maneuver is checking the road beside and behind them well enough to be sure it's safe? What makes you trust that their definition of safe is actually safe for the other cars nearby?
I'm wondering if their eyes work well enough to pass the DMV vision test.
GoSh4rks
2026-02-19 19:18
https://maps.app.goo.gl/W2FrBF2fVBzVt9me7
Fine-Craft3393
2026-02-19 19:30
Next step: list it on Carvana
yeetuscleatus
2026-02-19 19:31
This is why my friends make fun of me as a Tesla owner 😔
Fine-Craft3393
2026-02-19 19:32
Jumping a curb at 70mph that steep is near certain knocking your alignment off and damage some suspension components. I’d also check the wheels and maybe replace the tires… not all tire damage is showing up immediately.
Glad_Technology_2403
2026-02-19 19:33
I think you will find out soon enough that it wasn’t a good idea. Just go up and turn around.
Fireball857
2026-02-19 19:37
I think you should take the bus from now on. Driving like that, and not expecting anything to happen? Put your phone down, turn off the autopilot, and actually drive your vehicle and pay attention. My guess is exiting like that is a normal thing, and this is when you finally got bit by it. Did you cut someone off? Were you on your phone? No excuse for that kind of driving. Go to the next exit, take that, and deal with the consequences of not paying attention by being a little late to wherever you were going. But please, sell all your vehicles if that is now you drive.
Fireball857
2026-02-19 19:38
Or at least total their vehicle because they are dumb.
enduseruseruser
2026-02-19 19:39
Bad drivers never miss their exits
teckel
2026-02-19 19:43
I think you're a shit driver.
GiftQuick5794
2026-02-19 19:44
Can’t stop bad drivers. There’s a reason why some exits in Florida always have broken barriers. People rather risk crashing than adding a few minutes to their commute.
SaltRharris
2026-02-19 19:49
And you let it happen? You will see the path it wants to take. You gonna take over when it’s going to do something you wouldn’t.
moonkingdome
2026-02-19 19:57
Crazy man driving.
millenniumjade_04
2026-02-19 20:01
The jokes write themselves
-SubMOA-
2026-02-19 20:03
Any damage?
cryptoengineer
2026-02-19 20:08
Oh absolutely. I was referring the stretch of the Mass Pike from Westfield to Lee. Over 30 miles each way, with no intermediate exits.
When I was visiting my daughter's college in Westfield, I was always worried about missing that exit.
chad_dev_7226
2026-02-19 20:12
The car is fine
Aromatic-Experience9
2026-02-19 20:16
Never understood why someone would risk this over taking the next exit, but my god what a horrible road design. Never seen something like that in my life
Chino4o8
2026-02-19 20:16
Get off 280
Kupfink
2026-02-19 20:16
That was perfect…hardly got any air at all
batmanwantsswag
2026-02-19 20:17
I think you shouldn’t drive anymore
Scalybeast
2026-02-19 20:36
Yes. 😂
NectarineSevere6686
2026-02-19 20:42
Cybertruck activities in the model 3 is crazy 😭
No-Consideration6079
2026-02-19 21:24
Why did you also accelerate? I mean it was dumb to try to take the exit but accelerating from 50 to 70 while doing it is mental
zHistory
2026-02-19 21:30
Get a service appointment for a expection
surf_and_rockets
2026-02-19 22:03
I did something very similar a few months back. I hate that exit so much. The road looks level, but there is a curb jutting up out of the roadway, completely unmarked.
I bent a rim and ended up getting a whole new set of rims a few months later. I still have the three original rims that were not damaged. I’d be happy to sell them to you for cheap if you are in need, but it sounds like you may have avoided any serious damage? You’re a lucky one, mate.
Chaos744
2026-02-19 22:03
😂 full send eh?
Ozone510
2026-02-19 22:20
Some of the world's smartest cars driven by the dumbest people
PhinePheasant
2026-02-19 22:31
Seems like it worked out fine.
danywongg
2026-02-19 22:45
this by san jose i recognize this
banggunim
2026-02-19 22:56
Bad drivers never miss their exit.
Antares987
2026-02-19 23:06
Looks like it's time for you to clean your glass in front of your cameras. The Tesla service centers supposedly can do it for you, but I don't have that kind of time and did it myself. Harbor Freight and Amazon sell the plastic trim removal tools. If it's HW4, you don't need a torx driver. YouTube videos show how to do it.
Whathefishy
2026-02-19 23:29
Damn idk what’s worse, this or me going over two concrete parking blocks
Loose-Specific7142
2026-02-19 23:48
You thought it was a flat road and you can't see the other vehicles are in lower elevation? lol
Roadtosucksex
2026-02-19 23:58
That whoopsie, made me poopsie.
DroopyLegTony
2026-02-19 23:59
lol you’re telling me, I’m from NJ, by far the dumbest drivers you will ever encounter.
UnderdevelopedFurry
2026-02-20 00:08
Next time just miss your turn
babecafe
2026-02-20 00:14
JFC, the clip doesn't even start before the exit. Is there nothing but a yellow sign at the bridge support? Hitting that support would be a grisly death.
n3fyi
2026-02-20 00:26
I think you should surrender your license
nick_wise
2026-02-20 00:32
This the type of driving that have non Tesla people thinking it was an FSD is trash...when in reality...its just you
gmatocha
2026-02-20 00:54
He didn't miss - he made his own!
Ok-Natural92
2026-02-20 01:52
Proof that you actually need FSD.
chickgirl444
2026-02-20 02:32
visibility was poor, hard to criticize what was essentially a snap decision in what looked flat. sounds like car handled the "big bump" well
Xalucardx
2026-02-20 02:55
That you shouldn't have a driver's license
JorJorBinks123
2026-02-20 05:21
Yeah and don’t wish luck on anyone else!
Dexterdacerealkilla
2026-02-20 05:24
I mean, yes a poor decision. But if it happens as frequently as you say, at the very least they could paint it with some reflective paint or something!
Dexterdacerealkilla
2026-02-20 05:28
The worst northeast drivers convene in Florida this time of year.
DroopyLegTony
2026-02-20 05:42
The great migration of morons
Trynastaynice
2026-02-20 06:51
Bro what!!? Can you share with the class?
Trynastaynice
2026-02-20 06:54
Just curious why the model 3 would have taken it worse?
Trynastaynice
2026-02-20 06:57
I mean motherfuckers can't even flip a switch to turn their blinker on 75% of the time.
People act like it's not a big deal but you're communicating to countless drivers around you where you're moving your 2 ton metal object with a living beings inside of it.
And it's literally just the flip of a switch
Trynastaynice
2026-02-20 06:58
Somehow it looks even worse than Op's video
Trynastaynice
2026-02-20 07:00
Show us the video!!
Otherwise_Shopping74
2026-02-20 07:32
880 to Oakland? typical tesla driver
Soft-Sorry
2026-02-20 08:12
I have fsd and was certain that it misses the exit so did exactly the same just to find a huge curb. Also, i found that I misread the map and it was the wrong exit. Damaged all 4 wheels.
Excellent-Noise5323
2026-02-20 08:24
Been there OP. it’s best to learn that missing your turn is **never** that deep
Klevur1
2026-02-20 09:46
Wsit for the errors to pop up. If they dont then your good lol. Time for a routine check
APHILLYATED111
2026-02-20 12:32
I think whoever designed that road and haven’t fixed it made the Woopsie
PotatoCooks
2026-02-20 13:43
I can't believe you willingly uploaded this
DetectiveVinc
2026-02-20 16:03
check wheel alignment, in but other than that you probably came off lucky!
Old-Party1952
2026-02-20 16:53
The 20 MPH increase during this maneuver really is the cherry on top 😂
Over_Year9670
2026-02-20 17:34
Smartest Tesla driver
swayael222
2026-02-20 17:51
That battery is definitely damaged. It’s just the waiting game now.
Worried_Ad_1288
2026-02-20 19:39
The kicker is you speeding up 20 mph in a matter of 2 seconds lmao
UpperFerret
2026-02-20 20:00
How do they have a ramp with a 1’ dropoff with no guardrail
Husko500
2026-02-20 21:16
Everytime I see a tesla with exterior rattle and creaks now I know why, bad build quality and bad driving
Some_Entertainer_88
2026-02-20 21:48
lmao learn to drive. Take the next exit and come back. now youve got possible damages and looked dumb doing it.
Background-Air-9784
2026-02-20 21:58
I turn now good luck everybody
jdpg265
2026-02-21 00:34
Props for not blaming FSD
SmokingSoob
2026-02-21 02:25
You shouldn’t be allowed to drive.
TrustMeBroEh
2026-02-21 03:04
😂😂😂
Azn-Jazz
2026-02-21 08:01
The Southern States, but with grass and concrete
Azn-Jazz
2026-02-21 08:03
F around and found out with the pocket book. A tale as old as time
petrolhead42069
2026-02-21 11:58
You shouldn’t have a drivers license
Key-Birthday-3865
2026-02-21 15:30
I mean we all were babies in diapers before so I’d say that whomever this was directed at probably had to sit in shit at least once in their life 😂
leexgx
2026-02-21 19:14
Bit more then a pot hole (op dropped off a cliff nearly)
To be fair that's an really bad setup why isn't there a barrier there
Slayerz00m
2026-02-21 20:51
But that still means you are a good driver. Unlucky, but good driver
Slayerz00m
2026-02-21 20:51
😆
tryingtowritegoodly
2026-02-22 04:02
Best Tesla driver
zootroopic
2026-02-22 04:51
Samir
marinerslogan
2026-02-22 08:20
Average Tesla driver
Next-Birthday-9834
2026-02-22 08:43
Ohh my god
empirespk1
2026-02-22 16:54
Suspension cooked
motomn121
2026-02-22 18:01
Was on a weekend trip with my girlfriend a few years back. I noticed that, when she was driving, she would engage her turn signal after she already began changing lanes, and would almost immediately turn it back off before the lane change was completed. It served absolutely no purpose other than to check the "i signaled" box in her mind. It might not have even been engaged long enough for the exterior light on the car to be visible to other drivers.
After seeing her do this several times along the drive, I casually said something like "I'm glad to see you're using your turn signal but it's supposed to be warning people around you what you're *about* to do, so maybe it's a good idea to turn it on a tiny bit earlier."
She got so furious about my suggestion that I got dropped off at the next exit and had to find my own way home.
SDGANON
2026-02-22 22:46
I think somethings broken between the seet and the wheel.
Steward-lions
2026-02-22 23:19
Anyone miss the yeehaw junction in Florida. Miss it and pay $20 plus in tolls to get back on I95. 💸💸
Texmex865
2026-02-23 01:11
That's wild. I have lived in Texas, Tennessee and Kentucky and I have never seen anything even remotely close to 30 miles without an exit. I travel all over the Southeast (Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Alabama, etc.) and still.....nothing even comes close. Arkansas may be the closest though......but not even near 10 miles I would say.
dedboooo0
2026-02-23 01:28
Hahahahaaha
Guess u found out
cryptoengineer
2026-02-23 01:29
It's by far the most extreme example I've seen. There are plenty of longer roads without exits, but none I know of where you can't turn around if you get on them in error.
jocrow1996
2026-02-23 06:06
You know it’s okay to go down to the next exit and turn around, right?
Redheadsmith
2026-02-23 06:53
I watched a Prius catch a couple feet of air at that same exit. While it’s a dumb last second decision by the drivers, the exit does have terrible signage and is poorly designed…
Redheadsmith
2026-02-23 06:54
I watched a Prius catch a couple feet of air at that same exit. While it’s a dumb last second decision by the drivers, the exit does have terrible signage and is poorly designed…
dystopiam
2026-02-23 10:23
Any damage ?
the_frgtn_drgn
2026-02-23 11:56
I think it's a perfect design. Enough of a drop to ruin bad drivers cars and get them off the road, but no so much that they take out other cars in the process.
It's a win win I think
Life-Mousse-3763
2026-02-23 12:17
Agree you made a whoopsie
liltexnb
2026-02-23 14:42
Bad driver.
anewpath123
2026-02-23 14:49
Average Tesla driver tbh
Chaves707
2026-02-23 17:27
I will stand on the hill that the 408 has some of the worst drivers in the country🤣🤣
SmooveKJ
2026-02-23 17:55
Wtf is wrong with you?
abgtw
2026-02-23 19:47
Closer to the ground/less suspension travel.
Trynastaynice
2026-02-23 20:16
Ahh makes sense
redonkulus
2026-02-23 22:34
I did this very thing in my Honda Pilot 10 years ago, with my wife and 3 youngs kids in car. I thought it was flat and figured I could cut over, not realizing there was a slope. If I didn't steer into the slope, the car would've landed on its side. I like to think all the years of video games helped me navigate that but it was probably dumb luck.
MC-CREC
2026-02-25 03:46
Sometimes it's not luck just a conscious decision when the risk factor is above X.
Schnitzhole
2026-02-26 05:11
Sounds like every one of my exes too 🤣
For them to even consider thinking about it you, have to make sure you word it so you are wrong first.
a_single_beat
2026-02-26 15:31
This is the reason I hate human drivers.
Never think ahead, never prepare for an exit, and then insist they can still make it instead of just taking the next one and turning around.....blows my mind.
trickymick734
2026-02-26 21:09
If it's a low bridge and you're in a semi truck, yes, it is most definitely that important.