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5. Read the interview in a hi-tech magazine Tech-Wise and complete the blanks with the questions
below.
a Are driverless cars more efficient drivers than humans?
b What about the cons behind the use of these cars?
c What is the technology behind self-driving cars?
d Are you optimistic about achieving your goal despite the challenges?
e How long have people been dreaming of automated driving?

SELF-DRIVING CARS:

BOON OR BANE?

Should we fear or welcome driverless cars? Dr. Lisa
Shields, the director of the Humans and Autonomy
Laboratory and Duke Robotics, gives us a look
ahead. The professor is going to help us understand
artificial intelligence (AI) in self-driving cars.

Tech-Wise:
Dr. Shields: Almost since we had cars. The science-fiction writer and futurologist Arthur C. Clarke
describes the cars that choose their own route in his book Profiles of the Future. A concrete
vision of automated driving was there in the 1960s. Today, we have been designing and
testing these cars, and we just need to see the final tests. As safety is one of our core values,
there’s still a way to make these cars safer before introducing them to the mass market.
Tech-Wise:
Dr. Shields: Actually, more than that. I’m convinced that autonomous driving will become part of daily
lives sooner than most people expect. Everyone will benefit from it. It also helps disabled
people lead more independent lives without the need to drive the car themselves.
Tech-Wise:
Dr. Shields: Well, they have sensors all around which can detect other cars and obstacles on the road.
AI can communicate with all other vehicles to avoid creating traffic jams. Sensors on the
wheels help them park. All you have to do is type in the address. You won’t have to worry
about remembering directions where you’re going. Enjoy the ride sitting back and even
reading a book.
Tech-Wise:
Dr. Shields: Absolutely yes. They will also drive more safely than people. Nothing makes them get
distracted. Furthermore, they would always obey the speed limit. You know human error
is a natural part of life, and when this happens behind the wheel of a car, it can lead to
catastrophic consequences which driverless cars are designed to avoid.
Tech-Wise:
Dr. Shields: Well, the price of this technology would be high. Out of sight high. Do you prefer to pay
such high costs for a driverless car? Furthermore, what happens if one or more sensors get
damaged? How the car responds is not certain yet.

6. Are you ready for self-driving cars to be part of your everyday life? Give your reasons considering
the interview in Exercise 5.

7. Write a for and against essay about self-driving cars. Organize your essay in four paragraphs
including an introduction, pros of self-driving cars, cons of self-driving cars and a conclusion.

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