Driver Safety

Elon Musk confirms Tesla FSD allows texting in certain traffic

December 05, 2025 由 AI 报道 AI 生成的图像

Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that the latest Full Self-Driving software version permits drivers to text while using the system, depending on surrounding traffic conditions. This update relaxes driver monitoring in specific scenarios but remains a Level 2 supervised system requiring full attention. The announcement has raised concerns over safety and legality, as texting while driving is banned in nearly all US states.