Self-Driving Cars practice flashcard

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What is the central idea regarding self-driving cars?

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Self-driving cars are beneficial in some ways, but giving full control to the computer in the car is dangerous.

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Why should self-driving cars have the ability to break traffic laws?

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It’s illegal, technically, to cross the double yellow — but it’s the right thing to do. And a human driver would do it. An autonomous car wouldn’t.

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What effect do rhetorical questions have on the reader in the context of self-driving cars?

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They emphasize the complexity of moving towards a self-driving car society.

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What does 'liable' mean in the context of self-driving cars?

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Responsible.

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What supports the claim that self-driving features are beneficial for drivers?

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Others have collision avoidance systems that can completely stop the car without the driver even touching the brakes.

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What are the potential risks associated with self-driving cars?

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The chances of the technology failing make them more risky than beneficial.

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What is a key ethical concern regarding self-driving cars?

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The legal responsibility in case of accidents involving autonomous vehicles.

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How do self-driving cars potentially impact traffic laws?

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They may require re-evaluation of existing traffic laws to accommodate autonomous decision-making.

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What is a collision avoidance system?

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A technology that can detect potential collisions and take action to prevent them, such as stopping the car.

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What is the role of technology in self-driving cars?

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Technology is used to automate driving tasks, but it raises concerns about loss of human control.