1 . Have you ever seen a rushing car without a driver?
So how do they work? The cars have sensors all around which can detect other cars and obstacles in the road. Sensors on the wheels also help when parking, so the car knows how far it is from the kerb (马路牙子) or other parked cars. Road signs are read by cameras, and satellite navigation systems are used so the car knows how to get to your destination.
Sound like your idea of heaven? Sitting back, looking out of the windows and even watching a film or reading a book while “driving” would be possible with this new technology.
Although being driven around by a machine would perhaps mean that no one needs a driving license, saving money for everyone, many people would be put out of a job by the dawn of driverless cars.
A.All you have to do is type in the address! |
B.There would also be many legal decisions to be made. |
C.However, there are many drawbacks of driverless cars. |
D.Driverless cars have many advantages as well as disadvantages. |
E.It sounds crazy, but driverless cars will soon be filling roads near you. |
F.In addition, computers are generally more efficient drivers than humans. |
G.Bus, taxi, train and tram drivers as well as driving instructors would be made unnecessary. |