Reading I: Exercise C
Answer the following questions
a. Mention any three features of the driverless car.
The features are: completely empty driver seat, active sensors radiating a low hum, and a voice greeting system.
b. Describe the benefits of driverless technology.
It makes travel safer, reduces road accidents, lowers carbon emissions, and streamline industries.
c. What, according to Camilla Fowler, is the special advantage of automated vehicles?
According to her, the special advantage is that automation can provide safer roads with fewer fatalities.
d. What are the problems with driverless vehicles in David Hynd's views?
The problem is that they must cope with human drivers who speed or break traffic rules unexpectedly.
e. What are scientists doing to make driverless technology safer?
Scientists are testing vehicles at the 'Mcity Test Facility' to handle complex scenarios like children playing in the street.
f. Do you think driverless technology is safer than human-controlled driving? Why?
Yes, because machines don't get tired, distracted, or break rules, unlike many human drivers.
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