Tesla Cybertruck’s Full Self-Driving System Reportedly Averts High-Speed Head-On Collision in New Mexico
NEW MEXICO — A Tesla Cybertruck owner is crediting the vehicle’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system with saving his life during a terrifying near-miss on a New Mexico highway, where a head-on collision at 75 mph was reportedly averted thanks to the car’s autonomous response.
The driver shared the dramatic account on social media, explaining that the incident occurred while he was driving home from the Tesla Shareholders’ Meeting. According to his post, an oncoming vehicle veered into his lane late at night, forcing the Tesla’s FSD system to make a split-second maneuver to avoid impact.
“FSD saves lives. It happened to me tonight,” the driver wrote. “Going through New Mexico from the Tesla Shareholders’ meeting, the head-on collision (75 mph) with oncoming traffic was averted. Just a broken mirror, busted window, and a bit of a shaken mind. Thank you Elon, thank you Tesla, thank you Cybertruck.”
A short video clip posted alongside the statement shows the moment the headlights of an oncoming car appear directly ahead on a dark two-lane road. The Tesla seems to swerve slightly as the other vehicle speeds past, avoiding what could have been a catastrophic collision.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Mode and Ongoing Debate
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature — still classified as a beta program — is designed to handle complex driving environments using cameras, radar, and onboard neural networks. While the system is not fully autonomous and requires drivers to stay alert and ready to intervene, incidents like this have reignited conversations about its potential to prevent human-error-related crashes.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly touted FSD’s life-saving potential, claiming the technology is progressing toward full autonomy. However, safety regulators, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), continue to evaluate its long-term reliability and safety risks.
This latest account adds to a growing number of reports where FSD-assisted evasive actions have helped drivers avoid collisions — though Tesla owners and safety experts remain divided over how much credit should be given to automation versus driver vigilance.
Reactions from the Tesla Community
The viral post quickly gained traction among Tesla enthusiasts and tech followers. Supporters praised the company’s progress, calling it proof that AI-assisted driving is “the future of road safety.”
“That’s exactly why we believe in Tesla,” one commenter wrote.
“It’s stories like this that make people realize FSD isn’t just convenience — it’s protection,” another user added.
Skeptics, however, urged caution, noting that manual awareness remains critical even with advanced self-driving capabilities. “It’s great that the car reacted, but Tesla still tells you to keep your hands on the wheel for a reason,” one user pointed out.
A Reminder About Road Safety and AI Limits
While this near-miss underscores the potential of AI-driven safety systems, experts continue to remind drivers that current FSD versions are assistance tools, not replacements for human control.
Even so, for this Cybertruck owner, the technology may have made all the difference. “Just a broken mirror and a shaken mind,” he wrote, summing up the relief shared by thousands who watched the video.
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