First Impressions Drive | Tesla FSD V14.3.3.

This video reviews Tesla’s FSD version 14.3.3, confirming that the previously erratic turn signal behavior is now fixed and highlighting several new features, including a faster Smart Summon, an expanded self-driving stats app with a “streak” counter, and updated intervention feedback options. The narrator praises the new “Hey Grock” voice assistant, pet mode customization, and the cleaner visualization, though he notes the default car color doesn’t match his actual paint. He demonstrates destination-based parking that intelligently grabs the first available spot, and gives Smart Summon a strong endorsement despite one curb strike during testing. While he loves the gamified streak, he acknowledges that rewarding uninterrupted FSD can encourage unsafe reliance, and he admits he’ll let imperfect drives play out just to keep the streak alive. Overall, the update is seen as a meaningful improvement, with the new parking feedback category and voice control being standout additions.

• ▶ 0:01 The video introduces FSD version 14.3.3, released the night before, and this is the first long drive with the new version under normal conditions.
• ▶ 0:18 The first test is turn signal functionality; the signal engages successfully when changing lanes and again when returning, confirming it is working.
• ▶ 0:38 In the previous version (14.3.2), turn signal behavior was "really strange" and intermittent—sometimes working, but also turning off after half a second; the cause remains unknown and the driver hopes it's fixed.
• ▶ 1:17 The drive uses FSD version 14.3.3, which is mostly the same as the previous release.
• ▶ 1:29 Smart Summon's max speed increased to 13 km/h (8 mph) from roughly 10 km/h (6 mph), a ~33% speed boost.
• ▶ 1:53 The narrator plans to exit the car later to demonstrate the updated Smart Summon in a real parking lot.
• ▶ 1:55 The vehicle now shows the current intervention-free Full Self-Driving distance on screen (e.g., 4.8 km).
• ▶ 2:14 A new "Self-Driving" app tracks longest streak, total self-driving km, and total km — though it does not display the FSD version number.
• ▶ 2:46 The app includes monthly driving distance (April: 3,400 km, May: 2,012 km) and can break stats down by day.
• ▶ 2:59 The interface includes a collection of tutorials accessible from the current screen.
• ▶ 3:01 Tutorials explain destination behavior and, to an extent, speed profiles.
• ▶ 3:13 The speaker praises the tutorials, stating “I think that’s really good.”
• ▶ 3:20 Driver notes they have long advocated for gamifying FSD and making driving stats/streaks shareable.
• ▶ 3:26 FSD changed destination parking behavior: instead of always directing to the usual Safeway lot, it chose a spot immediately available near the current location.
• ▶ 3:30 Driver approves: "We saw a parking spot and we took it," and at ▶ 3:41 gives a "good park job" assessment, though notes it ended up a little close on one side.
• ▶ 3:45 The FSD "streak" remains active because the driver has never pressed the brake pedal; it persists across drives as long as the system is never disengaged.
• ▶ 4:06 The driver assumes parking and manually driving afterward do not break the streak, then begins a live test to verify this.
• ▶ 4:20 FSD parks the car itself and ▶ 4:28 the streak stays active, confirming that parking via FSD does not interrupt the streak—only a disengagement would.
• ▶ 5:09 A manual takeover resets the FSD "streak" to zero, showing how easily any intervention breaks the streak.
• ▶ 5:27 Gamifying safety is risky: people may avoid interrupting FSD to protect their streak, pushing the system beyond safe limits.
• ▶ 6:11 Despite agreeing with the safety concern, he admits he loves the streak and will let awkward, slow, or imperfect FSD driving play out to keep it alive.
• [6:38-6:47] The intervention feedback choices are updated: "Navigation" and "Critical" remain, with new "Parking" and "Other" options added.
• [6:51-7:16] The creator praises the change, since "Parking" addresses a major problem area and "Other" is a useful catch-all for disengagements that don't fit specific reasons.
• [7:18-7:35] A suggested improvement is adding a "disregard" button for non-FSD-related disengagements, and making the feedback system opt-in rather than mandatory.
• ▶ 7:41 The spring update introduces the “Hey Grock” voice assistant, with “Hey G” as an alternative wake phrase.
• ▶ 7:51 Drivers can use voice commands without pressing the steering wheel button, demonstrated live at ▶ 7:55 with a weather query.
• ▶ 8:12 Having a dedicated wake word feels more natural and convenient than the button press, and the narrator uses the assistant regularly.
• ▶ 8:18 Pet mode is introduced, letting drivers select a pet type (e.g., cat or hedgehog) and name the pet, with a demo promised later.
• ▶ 8:28 Upcoming visualization updates are teased, with the host noting the car looks "way different" in the new view.
• ▶ 8:38 A new Trips Energy app breaks down energy usage across multiple trips for more detailed consumption data.
• ▶ 9:01 Driver reacts positively to the updated on-screen car visualization, calling it "beautiful" and noting the UI and car appearance look different.
• ▶ 9:11 Driver is concerned the default metallic silver paint color does not match their real "stealth gray" solid color, and suspects it may not be changeable in the UI.
• ▶ 9:24 Driver finds the matte finish option looks much closer to their actual paint color and plans to leave that selected.
• ▶ 12:23 Verdict: Smart Summon is “very good” and was already very good; his earlier speed concern has been addressed right away.
• ▶ 10:08 During the first run, the car unexpectedly hits a curb, but later it handles a nearby pedestrian carefully and pulls into a “great spot.”
• ▶ 12:50 He demonstrates the driverless feature to an elderly bystander, explaining the $100/month self-driving subscription and that the car makes its own decisions while he supervises.
• ▶ 17:37 FSD parking is praised as "amazing" — it automatically heads for the first available spot and parks "really, really well," including a perfect park at Memory Express.
• ▶ 17:53 New "Driving with no destination" warning: starting FSD without an address pushes up the maps UI and prompts you to choose a destination, otherwise the car goes "wherever Tesla takes you" — a harmless, useful clarification.
• ▶ 20:05 Mad Max mode is discussed: a screenshot suggests "higher attention monitoring required," likely tied to speed, meaning stricter driver monitoring at higher speeds like 130 km/h on the highway.
• ▶ 23:31 While using Destination Park, the car struck a curb in reverse; the driver had to intervene and brake to avoid bumper damage, noting the car had never done this before and that the spot wasn't a proper parking place.
• ▶ 25:47 The "customize pet mode" screen now lets owners select pet type (dog, cat, hedgehog) and enter a custom name—a small but appreciated touch.
• ▶ 26:01 The trips card has changed: it now shows "Current drive since charge," and previously named trips no longer appear in the expected spot, which could confuse regular trip trackers.
• ▶ 27:17 Touchscreen shortcuts allow quick access to self-driving stats and the energy screen by tapping or double-tapping specific UI elements while driving.
• ▶ 28:08 FSD 14.3 drive-thru test begins, but the car fails to stop at the first expected window, with the driver noting "We didn't" and "No. Wow. Interesting."
• ▶ 29:32 The driver informally assesses that drive-thru behavior "seems to be completely gone" — slowing at windows and ordering stations — and concludes "It feels like drive-throughs are a little bit worse."
• ▶ 30:13 Switching to Mad Max mode to test top-speed warning, the driver observes that at around 90 mph the warning may not appear, suggesting it might only trigger above 100 mph.
• ▶ 30:35 The host concludes with a brief destination park, emphasizing this short drive is not a definitive review; the car parking differently than usual is seen as a positive sign.
• ▶ 30:53 Destination parking feels "both better and worse": all maneuvers were successful, yet a prior curb incident and a new back-right-tire curb bump keep caution, with small brake pulses still noticeable.
• ▶ 32:04 Overall verdict is "really good job" for this 30-minute drive, praising new features like self-driving, the spring update, and no-destination warnings as quality-of-life refinements; a longer drive later will provide a more concrete opinion.

• ▶ 0:01 Introduction and New Feature Overview (0:01 - 9:37) - Introduces FSD 14.3.3 and reviews new features like Smart Summon speed, streak stats, UI changes, pet mode, and visuals.
• ▶ 9:37 Smart Summon Test in the Parking Lot (9:37 - 17:02) - Tests Smart Summon in a parking lot, handles a curb incident, chats with a bystander, and reflects on the experience.
• ▶ 17:02 Spring Update UI, Parking, and Mad Max (17:02 - 22:57) - Explores Spring Update UI tweaks, praises FSD parking, tries Mad Max mode, and spots a changed FSD start button.
• ▶ 22:57 Destination Park, Pet Mode, and Touchscreen Shortcuts (22:57 - 27:40) - Reviews destination park behavior, customizes pet mode, checks trips data, and demonstrates touchscreen shortcuts.
• ▶ 27:40 McDonald's Drive-Thru Test (27:40 - 30:35) - Attempts a McDonald's drive-thru on FSD, notes app code issues and drive-thru behavior, then tries Mad Max top speed.
• ▶ 30:35 Destination Parking and Final Thoughts (30:35 - 32:45) - Wraps up with destination parking and final thoughts on FSD 14.3.3.