Tesla Relaunches ‘Mad Max’ Driving Mode That Disregards Speed Limits

Tesla has re-introduced the “Mad Max” mode, which exceeds speed limits, into its Full Self-Driving software. The new driving profile offers an aggressive experience with higher speeds and more frequent lane changes.

Tesla has relaunched the controversial “Mad Max” mode in its autonomous driving technology. The driver assistance system, marketed by the company as “Full Self-Driving (Supervised),” is being reinstated with this mode, which disregards speed limits, in the latest update. This move by Tesla is quite noteworthy, as the driving software is under scrutiny by multiple regulatory agencies in the U.S.

Bringing Higher Speed and Flexibility

Given the recent attention due to fatal accidents and lawsuits, Tesla was expected to adopt a more cautious communication style. However, the company did the opposite by bringing back the “Mad Max” mode, which symbolizes an aggressive driving style. The new mode is part of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, which is classified as a Level 2 autonomous driving system and is claimed to reach Level 4 full autonomy in the future.

The FSD v14 release last week was the first major update in nearly a year and had added a slower driving profile called “Sloth Mode.” The company is now adding the complete opposite to the table with the FSD v14.1.2 version: the “Mad Max” mode. According to Tesla’s statement, this mode can reach higher speeds and perform frequent lane changes.

The “Mad Max” driving mode was first introduced in $2018$ during the Autopilot era. At the time, Elon Musk stated that it offered a more assertive driving profile, especially in complex conditions like Los Angeles traffic. The Mad Max mode in the new version is promoted similarly. However, according to initial user tests, the system can bypass stop signs without coming to a complete stop and can exceed the speed limit by approximately $24 \text{ km/h}$.

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