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Challenges and Limitations in the Real World
Despite many successes, the system exhibits notable flaws. A key issue observed is the handling of road closures. Early in the drive, the Tesla attempts to proceed down a closed street, ignoring signboards indicating the restriction—a clear disengagement trigger. This highlights that in certain situations, the system still struggles to interpret or respect temporary road signs and closures.
Furthermore, challenges with narrow turns, potholes, and parking lot maneuvers emerge. A specific incident involves the car's lane change into a median, where it misjudged the width, causing the back wheel to cross over the median line—a disengagement cue prompting a voice note to Tesla for future improvements.