Understanding Tesla Full Self-Driving & Driver Assistance

Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) and modern driver-assistance systems are evolving fast, and understanding what they can — and can’t — do is essential before you rely on them. FSD handles many driving tasks under supervision, but it remains a driver-assistance system, not autonomy: the driver stays responsible at all times.
Knowing the difference between basic Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, and Tesla Full Self-Driving helps you decide what’s worth paying for. This category is growing — more guides are on the way. For official capability details, see Tesla.
Full Self-Driving, Autopilot, and driver-assistance features explained in plain English for real-world owners.

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