Tesla FSD: clips show limits

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving is now legal for customers in the Netherlands, but recent road tests show the system still needs constant human supervision. (rdw.nl) The Dutch vehicle authority, RDW, said on April 10, 2026 that it issued type approval for Tesla’s “FSD Supervised” after more than a year and a half of testing on tracks and public roads. RDW also said the system is “not self-driving” and the driver remains responsible at all times. (rdw.nl) Tesla’s own support page uses the same framing: FSD “requires active driver supervision,” “does not make the vehicle autonomous,” and can vary by region because activation depends on regulatory approval. Tesla says the software can handle lane changes, turns, roundabouts and city streets under supervision. (tesla.com) That distinction is central to the latest clips circulating online. In a recent YouTube test titled “I Supervised Europe’s Forbidden Tesla FSD,” a creator drove the newly approved software on Dutch roads and presented it as an early look at how Tesla’s U.S.-style driver-assistance system behaves under Europe’s tighter rules. (youtube.com) A second clip, “Smart Summon Works on REAL Roads… But There’s a Catch,” focused on Tesla’s low-speed feature that moves a car toward its owner and highlighted uneven pathing and the need to monitor the vehicle closely. Tesla’s support page says “Actually Smart Summon” is designed for parking lots and complex parking environments, not independent road use without supervision. (youtube.com) (tesla.com) Europe’s approval path is narrower than Tesla’s U.S. rollout. RDW said the Dutch authorization has provisional validity in the Netherlands first, with possible later admission in other European Union member states, and the agency tied the approval to driver-monitoring requirements that check whether the driver’s eyes are on the road and hands are available to take over. (rdw.nl) That means the current debate is less about whether Tesla can label the software “Full Self-Driving” and more about how often a person still has to step in. The company says the feature can drive “almost anywhere” under supervision, while the latest independent tests emphasize interventions, hesitation and road-specific edge cases. (tesla.com) (youtube.com 1) (youtube.com 2) The Netherlands approval also matters because it is Tesla’s first customer launch for FSD Supervised in Europe. RDW said the system can now be used in the Netherlands, and broader European availability will depend on later regulatory steps rather than a single continent-wide switch. (rdw.nl) For now, the clearest takeaway from Tesla, regulators and the latest videos is the same: the software can perform more of the driving task than standard lane-keeping or cruise control, but it is still a driver-assistance system that must be watched continuously. (tesla.com) (rdw.nl)