Stock Score Locked: Want to See it? Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock – anytime. Reveal Full Score Waymo and 3.90 for the U.S. average. Palihapitiya noted that while he doesn't allow his son to drive with any driver-assist features yet, he plans to make him try Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) once he's licensed. "As soon as he gets his license he MUST drive our Model Y with FSD on," Palihapitiya said. Palihapitiya made a case for the FSD technology, citing the data. "Obviously safety isn't guaranteed," the investor said. He then said that it was "foolish" to review this data and wonder why parents should opt for anything other than a Tesla for their teenager to drive. Why It Matters: The investor's comments come in as Elon Musk's EV giant will roll out its robotaxi service in Austin on June 22. The company's FSD technology is a crucial aspect of its robotaxi ambitions. Speaking of which, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, recently announced exemptions from the safety regulations for autonomous vehicles, which can pave the way for Tesla to develop its Cybercab at a much quicker pace. Still, the technology isn't flawless. A recent incident involving a Model 3 reportedly using FSD saw the car stuck on train tracks and hit by a train. The driver escaped unharmed, but the event highlights ongoing risks. Tesla scores well on Momentum, Quality and Growth metrics, but offers poor Value. For more such insights, sign up for Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings today! Check out more of Benzinga’s Future Of Mobility coverage by following this link. Loading...