5th U3W1 Test

How did the publication of “Unsafe at Any Speed: The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile” affect automobile safety?

• It inspired Edward J. Claghorn to invent the seat belt.

• It gathered public support for the construction of the highway system.

• It drove the increased popularity of the automobiles in the 1950s.

• It pressured Congress to create national automobile safety regulations.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

According to the author, why is wearing seat belts a good idea?

• “The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Highway Safety Act both became laws in 1966.” (paragraph 5)

• “First, law-enforcement officers can ticket drivers or passengers for not wearing seat belts (primary seat-belt law).” (paragraph 5)

• “Multiple studies have found far fewer serious injuries (or worse) when everyone is buckled in.” (paragraph 6)

• “When getting into a car, don’t forget to click that seat belt.” (paragraph 6)

Which word best helps the reader understand the meaning of advocate in paragraph 4?

• consumer

• published

• famous

• helpful

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the sentence from the passage.

“Thanks to Nader, the U.S. Congress drafted and passed new legislation to improve the safety of automobiles.”

What is the meaning of drafted?

• to select at random

• to plan and write

• to eliminate

• to debate

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

According to the author, how will self-driving cars avoid collisions?

• Sensors will warn cars of danger on the road.

• Riders will communicate potential problems to the cars.

• Laws will regulate cars and prevent them from crashing.

• Self-driving cars will maintain a steady speed.

Read the sentence from the passage.

“The computers in self-driving cars will recognize obstacles in the road and

make decisions to avoid them.”

What is the meaning of obstacle?

• A. a sign of progress

• B. something in the way

• C. a self-driving car

• D. person who drives a car

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of the following is an effective summary of the benefits of self-driving cars?

• Self-driving cars will make streets safer and help those who cannot drive themselves.

• Some modern cars already include cruise control and safety features that can help stop accidents.

• Experts predict that millions of Americans will purchase self-driving cars by 2040.

• The majority of Americans do not trust computers and self-driving cars to make important decisions.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2