What It's Like to Ride in Uber's Driverless Cars

The transcript discusses the experience of riding in a self-driving car, highlighting the ease of distraction and the novelty of the technology. It covers the geographical limitations of where these cars can operate, public reactions, and the design of the vehicles. Safety protocols and the role of safety drivers are explained, along with the technology that allows passengers to see what the car's sensors detect. The transcript also touches on Uber's partnership with Volvo and the scaling of their self-driving car operations.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the self-driving car experience?

• They found it boring.

• They were amazed and slightly distracted.

• They felt completely in control.

• They were scared and anxious.

In which areas are Uber's self-driving cars currently allowed to operate?

• In rural areas.

• In specific mapped neighborhoods.

• In any city worldwide.

• Only on highways.

How did the public react to seeing the self-driving cars?

• They were angry and protested.

• They were confused and uninterested.

• They ignored them.

• They were curious and amused.

What is the role of the safety drivers in Uber's self-driving cars?

• To entertain passengers.

• To provide navigation assistance.

• To take control in case of an emergency.

• To manually drive the car at all times.

What feature allows the safety driver to regain control of the car?

• A voice command system.

• A red button and manual controls.

• A remote control device.

• A smartphone app.