byu/Theduke432 inTeslaModelY The post sparked a flood of comments, with other Tesla owners sharing similar stories. “My girlfriend failed due to using the rearview cameras when reversing,” one user revealed, while another added, “The DMV hasn’t caught up with the times and doesn’t know how to handle EVs.” Not everyone sided with the family. “If she ever has to drive a regular car, will she know how to brake properly?” one person questioned. Another pointed out that learning on a Tesla could create bad habits: “They want to make sure you know how to brake, especially in an emergency.” The Arizona teenager is far from the first person to have road test trouble because of a Tesla. Teslarati reported a professor at the University of California failed the test three times because the instructors misunderstood his Tesla. But with the Model Y currently the most popular new car on the planet, DOT instructors will need to adapt soon. The Road Ahead for EV Testing Student driver | DavidPrahl via iStock What’s the solution? As Teslas other EVs, and hybrids with regenerative braking become more common, driving instructors will likely need to adapt. “Turn off regen braking during the test, and the problem is solved,” suggested one commenter. Others speculated that future tests might require all features like regenerative braking or self-driving assists to be disabled to ensure drivers can perform manual tasks. Despite a few examiners mistrusting Teslas, it all boils down to this: it’s tough to prove you know how to brake when the car’s doing it for you. The issue isn’t exclusive to Tesla; it’s about regenerative braking, a feature in many EVs and hybrids. Instructors may soon learn to ask for these features to be disabled before each test. And one day, when EVs dominate the roads, pushing the brake pedal might be as outdated as shifting your own gears. Best in