# The Netherlands is poised to allow Tesla owners to use their car’s self-driving feature — as long as they are in the vehicle and keeping a watchful.

*business · news · 2026-04-11 · National Post*

## Key points

- The Netherlands is the first European country to approve Tesla's FSD Supervised feature.
- Tesla's FSD Supervised allows computer-driven steering, braking, and navigation under driver supervision.
- The Dutch RDW agency clarified FSD Supervised is not full autonomous driving; driver remains responsible.
- RDW's approval must be authorized by the European Commission for EU-wide recognition.

**Companies:** Tesla
**Countries:** Netherlands, United States

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