Ethics of Driverless Cars Quiz

What is the Trolley Problem in the context of driverless cars?

• A programming challenge to make cars faster

• A philosophical dilemma about decision-making in unavoidable accidents

• A problem related to car maintenance

• A method to improve car battery life

In the Trolley Problem, what is one of the main ethical questions?

• How to make cars more fuel-efficient

• How to prioritise lives in an accident

• How to reduce car prices

• How to increase car speed

What factors might a driverless car's algorithm consider when prioritising lives?

• The colour of the car

• Age, health, or potential societal contribution

• The car's brand

• The car's speed

Who might be held responsible in an accident involving a driverless car?

• The car owner

• The manufacturer

• The software developer

• All of the above

How might insurance policies need to change for driverless cars?

• They will become cheaper

• They will need to address fault and compensation complexities

• They will no longer be necessary

• They will only cover theft

What is a potential risk associated with the software in driverless cars?

• Increased fuel consumption

• Hacking risks

• Reduced tyre lifespan

• Lower resale value

What is the main challenge in programming a driverless car to handle the Trolley Problem?

• Making the car faster

• Deciding whose lives to prioritise in an accident

• Improving the car's design

• Reducing the car's weight

What is one of the legal questions raised by driverless car accidents?

• How to increase car speed

• Who is accountable for the accident

• How to improve car aesthetics

• How to reduce car emissions

What unit of measurement is used for shorter distances in Great Britain?

• Miles

• Kilometres

• Feet/metre

• Yards

What unit of measurement is used for longer distances in Great Britain?

• Kilometres

• Miles

• Metres

• Feet