08:19 29-11-2025

What Tesla's Safety Score really measures and why fans chase 100

The Tesla Safety Score has long been woven into the brand’s fan culture, turning everyday driving into a quest to keep a flawless 100. A viral clip on social media poked fun at owners willing to tiptoe along just to preserve their rating, even when conditions would allow a more confident pace—an exaggeration that resonates because the temptation is easy to recognize.

Safety Score debuted as the gatekeeper for early access to FSD Beta. The algorithm weighs forward-collision warnings, hard braking, aggressive turns, following distance, and Autopilot disengagements. It records practically every input and, according to owners, feels fair yet unforgivingly strict—an exacting system that leaves little room for sloppy habits.