Tesla’s supervised self-driving system moves closer to Danish approval

Tesla owners in Denmark may be able to use the company’s advanced *FSD Supervised* self-driving software as early as this year, following Dutch regulatory approval, industry group **FDM** has told public broadcaster **DR**.

The Netherlands recently authorised Tesla’s system after 18 months of testing, though it requires a human driver to remain alert and ready to intervene—without needing to touch the wheel or pedals. Tesla is now seeking broader **EU-wide approval**, which could extend to Denmark.

**”We could easily see this happening after the summer holidays if everything goes smoothly,”** said Torben Lund Kudsk, FDM’s political director. He described the development as **”both exciting, fascinating, and slightly concerning”**, warning that many Danish Teslas could activate the feature via a simple software update—**shifting responsibility overnight**.

### **”Like a very pleasant taxi driver”**
During a test drive in Aarhus, *Jyllands-Posten* motor editor **Christian Schacht** called the experience **”incredibly relaxing”**, comparing it to a **”well-calibrated taxi driver”**. The car automatically yielded to a pedestrian who appeared to consider crossing, demonstrating its predictive capabilities.

Mads Rørvig, CEO of industry group **Mobility Denmark**, called the technology **”mindblowing”** after testing it, noting that **Ford and Mercedes** are also advancing similar systems in Denmark. He expects Dutch approval to pave the way for EU-wide adoption, as is standard for such certifications.

### Safety concerns persist
While proponents argue the system could **reduce congestion**—by smoothing inconsistent human driving—and **improve road safety** over time, critics warn of risks. FDM cautioned that high-profile accidents could **erode public trust**, though Rørvig countered that self-driving systems **”will become significantly safer than human drivers”** as they learn.

**”You can’t zone out,”** stressed Kudsk. **”Drivers must stay fully responsible—legally and financially—ready to take over in an instant.”**