Checkpoint 1. Vocabulary and Writing

What is the best way to explain "to provide mobility to individuals who are unable to drive"?

• To help people who can't drive get around.

• To create a new type of taxi service.

• To allow drivers to relax while the car drives itself.

• To increase the number of cars on the road.

The phrase "to avoid risky movements" is best used in a sentence about:

• How a driverless car's computer system prevents dangerous driving.

• How human drivers make mistakes on the road.

• The need for stronger traffic laws for all cars.

• The process of programming a car's sensors.

Which of the following phrases is closest in meaning to "to reduce human error"?

• to make fewer mistakes

• to prevent people from driving

• to train human drivers better

• to encourage drivers to be more careful

In an essay about the benefits of driverless cars, you could use the phrase "to emit fewer pollutants than traditional cars" to support an argument about:

• cost-effectiveness

• environmental benefits

• traffic reduction

• safety features

"To experience technological issues" most likely refers to:

• The challenges of programming driverless cars.

• Problems that arise with the car's technology during operation.

• The high cost of car software.

• The learning curve for new users.

Which of these phrases is a disadvantage of driverless cars?

• to reduce fuel consumption

• to avoid risky movements

• job losses in driving-related industries

• to reduce traffic jams

The phrase "to reduce human error (not affected by fatigue or distractions)" indicates that human drivers:

• are unable to drive for long periods.

• are often affected by tiredness and lack of focus.

• do not need to concentrate on the road.

• are better drivers when they are well-rested.

In the context of driverless cars, "mishaps or malfunctions" are most likely to be caused by:

• inexperienced drivers

• poor road conditions or bad weather

• high maintenance costs

• a lack of software updates

The phrase "attackers -> find and exploit security holes" can be used to describe a problem related to:

• road safety and driver behavior

• cyber-security and vehicle control

• manufacturing flaws

• human error in programming

Which phrase is a major advantage related to road safety?

• more expensive than traditional vehicles

• to reduce the number of road accidents

• to reduce traffic jams

• to provide mobility to individuals who are unable to drive