Tesla’s Self-Driving Tech Saves Driver From Head-On Collision, Elon Musk Responds to Viral Video

A Tesla driver narrowly survived a major road accident in New Mexico, crediting the carmaker’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system for averting a head-on collision at nearly 75 mph. The incident came to light after the driver, identified as Clifford, shared a dramatic video on X (formerly Twitter), where he described how Tesla’s advanced driving system helped him avoid an oncoming vehicle during his journey back from the company’s shareholders’ meeting.

“It happened to me tonight while driving through New Mexico. A head-on collision (75 mph) with oncoming traffic was averted. Just a broken mirror, busted window, and a bit of a shaken mind. Thank you, Elon. Thank you, Tesla. Thank you, Cybertruck,” he wrote. The post quickly went viral, amassing over 14 million views, with thousands of users praising the vehicle’s quick response and the driver’s calm reaction. Tesla CEO Elon Musk reposted the video, acknowledging the incident and further fueling public discussion about the company’s Full Self-Driving capabilities.

The footage, filmed by the vehicle’s onboard cameras, shows the Tesla abruptly veering to safety within seconds as another car swerved into its lane. According to the company, Tesla’s FSD (Supervised) system uses a combination of neural networks, advanced camera perception, and artificial intelligence to manage acceleration, braking, and steering while still requiring active driver supervision. Built on Tesla’s Autopilot software, the FSD feature is designed to handle real-world traffic scenarios intelligently and precisely.

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Social media users reacted strongly to the post, with many citing similar experiences in which FSD prevented accidents. One user commented, “With that glare and speed, this could’ve turned fatal. FSD saved three or maybe four lives tonight.” Another recalled, “The same thing happened to me during a freeway accident. The car reacted faster than I could have. Glad you’re safe.” Such reactions underscore both the system’s potential in preventing accidents and the ongoing debate about its safety and reliability.

According to Tesla’s official documentation, the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system assists with route navigation, lane changes, parking, and intersection management, but it does not make the vehicle fully autonomous. The company currently offers the feature in the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Australia, and New Zealand. Regulatory authorities continue to monitor developments closely as Tesla refines the system toward eventual full autonomy.

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