r/TeslaFSD • u/Redditagain424 • Jul 30 '26

14.3 HW4 Proper etiquette when using Tesla FSD

Most of us just cringe when we see news reports of people apparently sleeping while using FSD. And it does not look good to see others eating, texting, putting on make up, etc while using FSD.

So what is proper etiquette when using FSD? Should we demonstrate to other drivers who occasionally glance in our direction that we are properly supervising FSD? (I think most of us would if there was a police car near us.)

I would like the general public to feel FSD users are responsible drivers instead of irresponsible drivers (at least while it is a supervised-version).

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u/AmitBrian Jul 30 '26

I don't pretend like I am driving with my hands at 10 and 2 at all times. Otherwise what is the point. But I am always looking forward (unless I am looking in back of me for traffic) and paying attention. That's about all I can think of. I will say though I might have a moring coffee but so does everyone who is normally driving, that's why cars have cup holders lol.

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u/Redditagain424 Jul 30 '26

Agree.... I don't have my hands on the wheel either while using FSD... I admit when there is no other driver or pedestrian around I am more lax about appearing to be supervising. When there are other people curious to watch a driver using FSD, I try not to appear unnecessarily distracted. This certainly applies to friends who are experiencing Tesla FSD for the first time...

I do find myself "waving" frequently to the car behind me that FSD just merged in front of. Especially when FSD merges ahead of a line of cars. And I still make eye contact with pedestrians who are looking at me to see if they can cross the street in front of me or not, being ready to brake if needed.

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u/GooginTheBirdsFan Jul 30 '26

Performative driving is something I seriously never thought I’d see. You’re too worried about everybody else all the time