I. Answer these multiple-choice questions to see how well you understood the reading

Exercises

1. What feature of today's cars does the author compare to a feature on the Apollo 11 spacecraft?

(A) Their navigational systems

(B) Their fuel systems

(C) Their computing power

(D) Their passenger space

2. What prediction does the author make about computer chips in cars in the near future?

(A) They will be replaced by another type of technology.

(B) They will increase in number.

(C) They will all be controlled by two main computers, one in the front of the car and one in the rear.

(D) They will become less numerous but more powerful.

3. In case of an emergency, a collision avoidance system would probably not be able to do which of the following?

(A) Alert the driver with a beeping sound.

(B) Say to the driver, «Danger! Stay in your own lane!»

(C) Contact the driver of an approaching car.

(D) Apply the brakes to slow the car.

4. Which of these questions could not be answered by the airbag system described in the second paragraph in the event of an accident?

(A) How much does the passenger sitting in the front seat weigh?

(B) How tall is the driver?

(C) How hard was the impact?

(D) How did the accident occur?

5. Which of these conclusions does the study that is mentioned in the fourth paragraph support?

(A) Talking on a cell phone while driving is not safe.

(B) Using buttons to control a car's technology is not as safe as using voice controls.

(C) Driving while talking on a cell phone is much more dangerous than driving after drinking.

(D) Using voice controls is not as dangerous as talking on a cell phone while driving.

6. According to the author, which of these voice commands might be appropriate for a driver to give a smart car?

(A) «Turn left at the next traffic light».

(B) «Hit the brakes!»

(C) «Connect me to the Internet and send this e-mail to my boss».

(D) «Turn up the air conditioner a little».

7. Which of these automobile problems is NOT mentioned as one facing a «car-crazy» world?

(A) Air pollution caused by traffic jams

(B) The high numbers of traffic deaths

(C) Economic losses from traffic accidents

(D) Constant traffic congestion in urban areas

8. A lane of an intelligent highway could probably handle the maximum number of cars (6,000) in which of these situations?

(A) If there were only a few exits and entrances

(B) If the roads were also open to «non-smart» cars

(C) If the roads were equipped with larger magnets

(D) If drivers were required to drink lattes

9. According to the author, how did the passengers in the self-driven cars tested in San Diego feel about the trip?

(A) At first they were excited, and then they became very frightened.

(B) They were upset because they lacked control over their own vehicles.

(C) At first they found it interesting and even frightening, but then it became dull.

(D) They were happy and fascinated for the entire time.

10. According to the author, what mistake does the public often make?

(A) Predicting how much projects such as building intelligent roads will cost.

(B) Estimating how dangerous certain forms of transportation are.

(C) Determining how much people will benefit from technology.

(D) Guessing how long it will take to make highways safer and easier to use.

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