Consumer Reports recently purchased a 2021 Tesla Model S for our test program, which now features a steering yoke rather than a traditional circular steering wheel. We share our first impressions on what it is like to use this steering input on the highway, in the driveway, and in crowded parking lots. We also discuss the other big changes to this vehicle, including its lack of directional and wiper stalks (now a touch-sensitive button on the yoke), horn placement (also a touch button), and touchscreen/predictive gear shifting mechanism.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:29 - 2021 Tesla Model S Steering Yoke Impressions
06:17 - Driving Tesla Model S
12:11 - Steering Wheel Controls
15:01 - Gear Selector
18:00 - Safety Pitfalls of Unintuitive Controls
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Why We Think Tesla’s New Steering Yoke Shows Little Benefit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWtJu0q3sBQ
Tesla’s New Steering Yoke Shows Little Benefit and Potential Safety Pitfalls
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-driving/tesla-steering-yoke-little-benefit-potential-safety-pitfalls-a1034204120/
4K Review: 2016 Tesla Model S Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9cT_mIff-Q
Tesla Model S 2013 quick take
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=458TLFRkAlk
Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
How to Safely Work on Your Car at Home
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/how-to-safely-work-on-your-car-at-home/
Coronavirus Resource Hub
https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
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