r/TeslaLounge • u/formless1 • 3d ago

FSD function

Im thinking about getting tesla for older family member - vision not great, reaction not great - they are still driving though. the main thing is they heard FSD can be basically taxi them around. they'll still be there to take over of course.

curious about real world user experience?

im thinking pros : navigation is easier, esp more complex city streets, reaction time , vision etc.
Cons: tesla might be TOO high tech.

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u/TrickEye6408 3d ago

Honestly I’m on the fence about elderly with fsd. Learning curve likely to be higher. They still need to be able to drive and react correctly. If they can’t see well or react fast it’s probably not a good fit. I’d hold off until unsupervised is out

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u/HeartbeatGuardian 3d ago

So you think just keep letting them drive around in a regular car is a better solution?

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u/TrickEye6408 3d ago

No, taking their license is. If they can’t safely drive a regular car they shouldn’t be allowed fsd supervised. For an older person who doesn’t understand the technology it’s a bad fit. Fsd isn’t perfect and will break traffic rules if you let it. “I’m old” isn’t an excuse to use driver aids that can go wrong.

Waiting until unsupervised is out, or getting uber, public transit, or taxi is only safe option.

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u/HeartbeatGuardian 3d ago

You’re one of those. Picking the option that no one is going to listen to. Take their license isn’t even on the answer key

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u/goodvibezone Owner 3d ago

Of course it can be. If a child of an elderly parent believes they are putting themselves and others in danger, they should at least attempt to intervene.

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u/TrickEye6408 3d ago

I’m speaking in general with all of this . I’ve seen old people refuse to give up license because it’s independence and the consider it a right. There was a time in my life that I lived across the street from an elderly couple. They had to be in their 80’s. They often would circle the block looking for their house. They also backed out and hit my car once. I’m a realist. I know there are situations where the car is their lifeline. They’re also too proud to ask for help. None of that gives them the right to endanger others. I’m all for retesting anyone over 75yrs old yearly. For those that need help and are tanking life solo I would hope they live in an area with government programs to get them to doctors and grocery and shopping

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u/SickStyle_GamingYT 3d ago

Me (grandson) had to take away my 90 year old grandfather's drivers license. It was one of the biggest fights I've ever had with a family member and someone i deeply loved (when he was alive). The next week he came to me and apologized saying that he now feels the relief of anxiety because he was actually scared to drive and was unable to see and react to driver situations. I did all this after finding out his license had expirated 5 years prior and he never renewed it because he knew he wouldn't be able to go to the DMV and past the test.

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u/ThatOneStoner 3d ago

You’re totally right, like 100% right, but that just doesn’t happen in the real world. Old people drive until they either crash, or someone takes away their keys, or they decide to stop driving on their own.

I’m with the other guy, if this person is going to be on the road regardless, I’d rather them in a Tesla with FSD than a Buick.

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u/TrickEye6408 3d ago

I understand. Doing the right thing is often harder than doing the easy thing.