WorksheetsVideo report on Automated Braking and Autonomous Trucks
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 25mins
1-10.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
What is the primary goal of the new US law requiring automatic braking in all new cars?
To increase car prices
To save lives
To promote new technology
To reduce traffic congestion
How many auto injuries per year does the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimate could be prevented by automatic braking?
12,000
48,000
24,000
36,000
What is the estimated additional cost per vehicle due to the implementation of automatic braking?
$100
$120
$50
$82
What is one concern skeptics have about automatic braking systems?
They will not be effective
They will be difficult to install
They will encourage lazy driving
They will be too expensive
At what speed must a vehicle be able to stop before hitting a pedestrian according to the new law?
60mph
50mph
30mph
45mph
What does Aurora plan to do by the end of the year?
They plan to build 45 self-driving trucks to cover the Sunbelt.
They plan to employ 20 truck drivers to cover 45 percent of the itinerary.
They plan to deploy 20 autonomous (self-driving) trucks on Interstate 45 from Dallas to Houston
What technology is used by autonomous trucks to see the world?
GPS only
Ultrasonic sensors
Lidar, camera, and radar
Infrared sensors
What type of errors do autonomous trucks make according to critics?
Robot errors
Mechanical errors
Human errors
Software errors
By what year does Aurora aim to have its semis driving across the Sunbelt*?
* Sunbelt is the southern US area from California to Florida.
2027
2024
2025
2026
How big is the truck driver shortage nationwide, according to Aurora?
80,000
64,000
48,000
32,000
The national Secretary of Transportation says they "want to make sure this isn't just a bell and whistle" to refer to automatic braking technology made mandatory in cars. What does he mean by that?
* "Bell(s) and whistle(s)" is an English term that refers to extra features or accessories that are not essential but are attractive.
For example, you might describe a car as having all the latest bells and whistles.
The report states that Aurora plans to have self-driving trucks on the road before regulations are fully established. Discuss the ethical implications of this approach.
How might the widespread adoption of autonomous trucks impact the trucking industry and the overall economy?
Do you believe the benefits of automatic braking and autonomous trucks outweigh the potential risks? Why or why not?
The report focuses on the US. How do you think automatic braking and autonomous vehicle regulations might differ in other countries?
