Tesla Shows FSD Automatic Collision Evasion in Action

Tesla’s Automatic Collision Evasion feature has been captured in one of its first public real-world recordings, showing Full Self-Driving automatically correcting course and returning control to FSD when a driver was about to hit a curb.

The video comes from Tesla owner Spencer (@scotsrule08), who shared his experience after the feature activated during a drive. Spencer said, “The new Automatic Collision Evasion feature worked flawlessly! FSD reengaged itself just as I was about to hit a curb. Kudos @Tesla_AI team!”

Tesla AI lead Ashok Elluswamy shared the post and praised the safety system, adding, “A guardian angel always looking out for you”.

Automatic Collision Evasion is a newer addition to Tesla’s driver assistance technology that is designed to help avoid a potential collision when the vehicle detects an immediate risk. The feature has received attention from Tesla owners because there have been limited examples showing how it works during an actual driving situation.

Before Spencer’s recording, Tesla community member Devin Olsen had attempted to trigger Automatic Collision Evasion but was unable to get the feature to activate. Spencer’s video now provides an early look at the system operating outside of a controlled demonstration environment.

The feature fits into Tesla’s broader push to improve Full Self-Driving through software updates. Tesla has continued adding new capabilities to FSD, including updates focused on smoother driving behaviour and expanded functionality across its vehicle fleet. Earlier this month, Tesla released another FSD update with new AI improvements as the company continues refining its autonomous driving software.

Automatic Collision Evasion is also part of Tesla’s larger effort to make its vehicles safer during edge cases where driver intervention may be required. The company has increasingly relied on its fleet data to improve FSD performance through over-the-air software updates.

Tesla has been expanding real-world testing of its autonomous technology as it moves closer to broader Robotaxi operations. The company recently expanded its Robotaxi service area while continuing to develop the software that powers its driver assistance systems.

Tesla has also continued updating its vehicle software with new features beyond FSD, including improvements aimed at making its cars more capable through regular over-the-air releases. Recent updates have added new functions across the Tesla fleet as the company continues building out its software platform.

The company has not shared a full technical breakdown of Automatic Collision Evasion, including its rollout timeline or the exact situations where it activates. As more vehicles receive the feature, additional owner recordings could provide more insight into how the system behaves in different driving scenarios.

For now, Spencer’s recording offers an early public example of the feature working during a real drive. Tesla’s next steps will likely focus on wider availability, more testing data, and continued improvements to FSD’s ability to handle unexpected situations.