How Driverless Cars will Change our World

Which term best describes a car that operates without a human driver actively controlling it?

• Remote-assisted taxi

• Hybrid-electric sedan

• Autonomous vehicle

• Manual transmission

A primary safety benefit claimed for driverless cars is reducing which global problem?

• Engine wear failures

• Airline delays worldwide

• Mobile phone theft

• Road crash fatalities

Which company’s public robotaxi service is described as an early example of autonomous ride-hailing?

• Waymo One service

• GM OnStar plan

• Tesla Energy grid

• Uber Freight fleet

In the opening scene, what feature signaled the approaching vehicle’s identity at night?

• Flashing brake lights

• Scrolling LED banner

• Rotating roof beacon

• Green and blue W glow

Which advantage of automation is highlighted as improving sustainability?

• Longer oil intervals

• Cheaper parking tickets

• Faster tire changes

• Lower carbon emissions

Which phrase captures a key challenge for insurers when crashes involve driverless cars?

• Determining liability

• Approving car colors

• Calculating mileage

• Issuing vanity plates

Public acceptance of autonomous vehicles is influenced by which factor mentioned?

• Paint durability tests

• Seat fabric texture

• Engine cylinder count

• Perception of safety

Which infrastructure updates are cited as part of enabling autonomous vehicles?

• Signals, roads, cities

• Mountain ski lifts

• Submarine fiber cables

• Airport runway lights

What driving behavior must autonomous systems handle when sharing roads with people?

• Only perfect lane keeping

• Constant low-speed cruising

• Manual clutch shifting

• Speeding and rule-breaking

What is the main short-term focus for engineers over the next two years?

• Banning pedestrians from cities

• Operating in complex human environments

• Replacing all buses with pods

• Designing flying taxis for tourism