Driver+ much better in the new software update

[ElectrifiedOverland]

I downloaded the new software last night and was most interested in seeing what if any improvement they made in the lane centering aspect of Driver+.

I've been pretty disappointed so far in the quality of the lane centering and felt like it ping ponged around in the lane. I always felt on pins and needles, especially with another vehicle right next to me in the adjacent lane. I only drove for a short while on the highway today, but it's a section I know well and and am very familiar with the Rivian's typical performance and it was a night and day difference! Much smoother corrections, very confidence inspiring lane keeping and very smooth tracking in the turns. Nice job, Rivian team, this is a much needed improvement.

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[R1Sky Business]

I downloaded the new software last night and was most interested in seeing what if any improvement they made in the lane centering aspect of Driver+.

I've been pretty disappointed so far in the quality of the lane centering and felt like it ping ponged around in the lane. I always felt on pins and needles, especially with another vehicle right next to me in the adjacent lane. I only drove for a short while on the highway today, but it's a section I know well and and am very familiar with the Rivian's typical performance and it was a night and day difference! Much smoother corrections, very confidence inspiring lane keeping and very smooth tracking in the turns. Nice job, Rivian team, this is a much needed improvement.

Things are looking up.

 

[dleewla]

is that something Rivian listed as being addressed in this latest update? just wondering if its the update or Driver+ just being inconsistent (with your latest test being a good test).

 

[ElectrifiedOverland]

is that something Rivian listed as being addressed in this latest update? just wondering if its the update or Driver+ just being inconsistent (with your latest test being a good test).

Yes, it's listed in the release notes as something that was addressed. Whatever tweaks they made were good ones.

 

[momo3605]

Nice! I just got the update this morning. Can't wait to test it out myself. I agree with your description of Driver+ pre-update. I wouldn't say it ping pongs the same way those LKA systems do on Chevy/Honda/Toyotas, but i notice it seems to over/under correct constantly in the middle of curves. If that's what you mean by ping-pong, then yea, i'll definitely keep an eye out on that

 

[jerseyff]

I downloaded the new software last night and was most interested in seeing what if any improvement they made in the lane centering aspect of Driver+.

I've been pretty disappointed so far in the quality of the lane centering and felt like it ping ponged around in the lane. I always felt on pins and needles, especially with another vehicle right next to me in the adjacent lane. I only drove for a short while on the highway today, but it's a section I know well and and am very familiar with the Rivian's typical performance and it was a night and day difference! Much smoother corrections, very confidence inspiring lane keeping and very smooth tracking in the turns. Nice job, Rivian team, this is a much needed improvement.

Installed overnight, I was impressed with what seemed to be an improved ride quality while using Highway Assist today. I only got to use it a couple miles before the freeway ended and it started yelling at me that it was disabling. I did not notice any bobbing and the lane centering seemed very smooth. Looking forward to more miles of testing it out!

 

[glgoody]

I downloaded the new software last night and was most interested in seeing what if any improvement they made in the lane centering aspect of Driver+.

I've been pretty disappointed so far in the quality of the lane centering and felt like it ping ponged around in the lane. I always felt on pins and needles, especially with another vehicle right next to me in the adjacent lane. I only drove for a short while on the highway today, but it's a section I know well and and am very familiar with the Rivian's typical performance and it was a night and day difference! Much smoother corrections, very confidence inspiring lane keeping and very smooth tracking in the turns. Nice job, Rivian team, this is a much needed improvement.

I'm assuming you downloaded 2022.39.1 which I've been waiting for because I've been really disappointed with the lack of lane centering. It has been more like playing ping pong with the Lane Keep which in upon itself isn't great. It looks like 2022.39.1 came out yesterday so I will definitely give it a try.

 

[JamesPolk24]

Was driving last night in a light rain and had considerable pull and release, pull and release while in a long smooth curve. Driver+ would oversteer and then release to get back in the curve and it couldn't find a good angle. A little sickening. Maybe this new release helps with that.

 

[ElectrifiedOverland]

I'm assuming you downloaded 2022.39.1 which I've been waiting for because I've been really disappointed with the lack of lane centering. It has been more like playing ping pong with the Lane Keep which in upon itself isn't great. It looks like 2022.39.1 came out yesterday so I will definitely give it a try.

Yes, this is 2022.39.1, in my opinion and on my local roads, it's a massive improvement over the previous software.

 

[jebinc]

Why does it take a week or more for Rivian to release updates to such a small installed fleet? What’s going to happen when they have hundreds of thousands of vehicles on the road?

 

[pc500]

Why does it take a week or more for Rivian to release updates to such a small installed fleet? What’s going to happen when they have hundreds of thousands of vehicles on the road?

Software releases are intentionally released slowly as a percentage of the fleet. This is for bake purposes and risk management.

 

[jebinc]

Software releases are intentionally released slowly as a percentage of the fleet. This is for bake purposes and risk management.

What criteria is used for the block release? SN? Region? Money randomness? Other (please specify)?

 

[MisterTea]

I did the update and now when I try to use Driver+ it says I need service for a wheel alignment. I have an appointment on Monday so hopefully its all fixed.

 

[glgoody]

I did the update and now when I try to use Driver+ it says I need service for a wheel alignment. I have an appointment on Monday so hopefully its all fixed.

That's interesting!

 

[MisterTea]

That's interesting!

I had the recall service and update around the same time so I am wondering if what they did made that error come up because I never had it prior and used Driver+ a lot.

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