A Tesla Cybertruck owner shared how a 15-year-old neighbor with minimal driving experience quickly adapted to the vehicle's all-wheel steering during a nighttime drive on hilly farm roads. After brief practice in a parking lot, the teen piloted the truck for most of a two-mile trip, using Full Self-Driving demonstrations to build confidence. The owner was impressed by how fast she handled the challenging conditions.
David Murray, a Cybertruck owner, recounted the experience in a Facebook post, highlighting the vehicle's intuitive controls. Murray has a 55-year friendship with his neighbors, who are fellow farmers. He previously allowed their son to practice driving in his Model S when the boy was 15.5 years old. Last night, after bumping into the family at dinner, Murray offered their 15-year-old daughter a chance to drive the Cybertruck back to their farm.
The teen eagerly agreed, despite her mother's concerns about driving in the dark. Murray first let her complete several laps in a near-empty parking lot, where she grasped the all-wheel steering and maintained lanes perfectly. They then proceeded to the main road, toggling Full Self-Driving (FSD) a couple of times so she could feel the truck's precise tracking.
Heading to the orchard via the hilliest, twisting road, the teen drove 90% of the route, with Murray and another person named K supervising. FSD was engaged in a few spots to demonstrate handling. The entire journey covered about two miles.
“The whole trip was maybe 2 miles, but in arriving back to the orchard, I can honestly say I was totally impressed with how quickly an inexperienced driver adapted perfectly to operating a Cybertruck!”
Murray emphasized that driving a Cybertruck differs from any other vehicle, crediting its steering system—which reduces turning radius at low speeds and enhances stability at higher ones—for making the large truck feel manageable. The FSD demo provided real-time examples of smooth lane centering and cornering, aiding her quick learning under pressure like night driving and elevation changes.
This story underscores how the Cybertruck's technology can accelerate competence for new drivers, though discussions noted the need for caution with features like regenerative braking when transitioning to other vehicles.
