Tesla Autopilot Faces a Challenge on a Mountain Serpentine Road

A Tesla Model 3 Highland with Autopilot engaged had to reverse on a narrow mountain serpentine road in Slovenia to make way for oncoming traffic. Owner Jan Skočaj tested the system in extreme conditions. The maneuver succeeded, but the system requires driver attention.

A Tesla Model 3 Highland with its semi-autonomous driving system activated found itself in a difficult situation on the narrow Mangart Saddle Road in Slovenia, which climbs to about 2,000 meters above sea level. Owner Jan Skočaj decided to test how the Autopilot would behave in conditions that would be a serious challenge even for an experienced driver. During the drive, another car appeared heading towards the Tesla. Due to the narrow width of the road, the electric vehicle had to reverse to make room for it to pass. The Autopilot managed to perform this maneuver and continue along the mountain route. The article notes that such situations demonstrate the complexity of real-world road conditions for driver assistance systems, and that Tesla uses a not fully autonomous system—the driver must remain attentive. It also mentions another experiment with FSD in the US, where the system encountered difficulties during rain.