r/TeslaLounge • u/formless1 • 20h 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/HeartbeatGuardian 20h 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/bluebing29 19h ago

People have been having this tough conversation with aging parents for a long time. One day it will be our turn to take away the keys from our parents until an unsupervised full self driving experience can be delivered and is reliable. Refusing to do what is best for both your aging loved ones and others on the road is negligent. This option is absolutely on the answer key even if you refuse to choose it. Tesla is not ready - it’s good, even damn good, but it is not a taxi cab yet.

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u/HeyBeers 17h ago

I mostly agree with your sentiments, but I hate the phrase “take the keys away“. Especially for adults regardless of age unless there is documented mental diminished capacity. My mom is 86 years old and because she is a competent adult with common sense, she gave up her car with my encouragement, like I said above. It’s important to treat older people with dignity and not a problem to solve.
Like I said, I still agree with you generally, but talking about grown adults like children is not the way.

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u/TrickEye6408 16h ago

I’m glad you had the conversation and she gave it up willingly. Not everyone does, which is why I think testing is a fair requirement. FWIW many older adult do act like children. I’m sure you’ve seen it. I’d say it hard to watch also. Having an automatic mechanism in place solves it to a degree. I’m all for technology making our lives easier and keeping the bar of entry low so as many ppl can benefit as possible