FSD adds buffer space for pedestrians and roadside hazards

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system is designed to give extra clearance to pedestrians, cyclists, workers, and parked vehicles along roadsides, the company said on X. "A little bit of offset creates extra margin if something unexpected happens, and can make a big difference when it comes to safety."

The approach reflects a defensive driving principle that most human drivers do not apply consistently. By maintaining deliberate lateral distance from potential hazards at roadside, FSD aims to reduce risk if an obstacle shifts, a door opens, or someone steps into the vehicle's path unexpectedly.

The feature underscores Tesla's focus on incremental safety improvements within its autonomous driving stack. Whether this behavior applies across all FSD versions or represents a specific recent update was not clarified by Tesla.