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• ☐ ☐ ☐ autonomous adj. - not requiring a driver
• ☐ ☐ ☐ broad adj. - wide
• ☐ ☐ ☐ taxonomy n. - the process of giving names
• ☐ ☐ ☐ the bare minimum exp. - the lowest level possible
• ☐ ☐ ☐ cruise control n. - a car function that keeps the speed constant
• ☐ ☐ ☐ adaptive adj. - able to adjust to new conditions
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a blind spot n. - the area behind a car that is not visible to the driver with mirrors
• ☐ ☐ ☐ detection n. - find or identify something that is hidden
• ☐ ☐ ☐ lane centering n. - a car function that keeps the car in the middle of the lane
• ☐ ☐ ☐ functions n. - abilities
• ☐ ☐ ☐ for all intents and purposes exp. - basically, generally speaking
• ☐ ☐ ☐ the wheel n. - the steering wheel
• ☐ ☐ ☐ blurry adj. - not clear
• ☐ ☐ ☐ behind the wheel exp. - driving, controlling the car
• ☐ ☐ ☐ constrained adj. - limited
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a completely fantastical notion exp. - a totally imaginary idea
• ☐ ☐ ☐ abuse v. - use to a bad effect or for a bad purpose
• ☐ ☐ ☐ muddy the water exp. - make something unclear
• ☐ ☐ ☐ compelling adj. - interesting, attractive
• ☐ ☐ ☐ outlandish adj. - crazy, unreal, impossible
• ☐ ☐ ☐ buy into it exp. - believe it
• ☐ ☐ ☐ lane correction n. - a car function that keeps the car in the middle of the lane

n. - noun,    v. - verb,    phv. - phrasal verb,    adj. - adjective,    exp. - expression

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1. Experiments with autonomous driving started about _____.
   5 years ago
   15 years ago
   50 years ago.
   
   
2. Tesla is trying to _______ what their cars are capable of.
   clarify
   confuse people about
   
   
3. Tesla cars are capable of ______ autonomous driving.
   Level 1
   Level 2
   Level 3
   Level 4
   Level 5
   
   
4. Level 0 autonomous driving includes ______.
   no automatic features
   cruise control
   lane centering
   driverless driving
   blind spot detection
   automatic emergency braking
   fully autonomous driving
   
   
5. Level 1 autonomous driving includes ______.
   no automatic features
   cruise control
   lane centering
   driverless driving
   blind spot detection
   automatic emergency braking
   fully autonomous driving
   
   
6. Level 2 autonomous driving includes ______.
   no automatic features
   cruise control
   lane centering
   driverless navigation
   blind spot detection
   automatic emergency braking
   fully autonomous driving
   
   
7. In Level 3 autonomous driving, the car ______ drive itself.
   can
   can't
   
   
8. In Level 3 autonomous driving, the driver ______ pay attention.
   must
   doesn't have to
   must not
   
   
9. Level 3 cars ______ a human driver.
   can drive themselves without
   still require
   
   
10. Level 4 cars ______ a human driver.
    can drive themselves without
    still require
    
    
11. Level 4 cars face restrictions related to ______.
    weather conditions
    the driver's age
    location
    price
    
    
12. Currently, there _____ Level 4 cars on the road.
    are some
    are not any
    
    
13. Currently, there _____ Level 5 cars on the road.
    are some
    are not any
    
    
14. Elon Musk believes Tesla will be able to produce Level 5 cars within ______.
    a year
    3 years
    10 years
    
    
15. Elon Musk is confident he can produce Level 5 cars for about ______.
    $15 000
    $25 000
    $50 000
    $55 000
    
    
16. The speakers ______ to believe that Tesla can produce a cheap Level 5 car in the near future.
    seem
    don't seem to
    
    

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1. What is the discussion mainly about?
   (A) The capabilities of autonomous driving
   (B) The dangers of driverless cars
   (C) The growth of Tesla
   (D) The restrictions that driverless cars face
   
   
2. What does the speaker mean when he says this?
   
   (A) Tesla cars have difficulty driving in poor weather conditions.
   (B) Tesla is being purposefully dishonest about the capabilities of its cars.
   (C) Tesla is lying about how much their driverless cars will cost.
   (D) The safety of Tesla's driverless cars in unclear.
   
   
3. Why are Level 3 cars considered the most dangerous type of driverless car?
   (A) These cars do not have proper safety features.
   (B) These types of cars have been involved in the highest number of car accidents.
   (C) The language used to describe these cars is abused in order to increase sales figures.
   (D) It is unclear when these cars are driving themselves and when the driver is driving.
   
   
4. Why did the speaker's friend freak out when he got into an Uber car?
   (A) Elon Musk was driving the car.
   (B) The driver was not holding the steering wheel.
   (C) The driver wasn't paying attention to the road.
   (D) There was no driver.
   
   
5. What is the difference between a Level 3 and a Level 4 car?
   (A) Level 4 cars can drive in any weather condition while Level 3 cars cannot.
   (B) Level 4 cars can drive themselves while Level 3 cars cannot.
   (C) Level 3 cars still need a driver while Level 4 cars do not.
   (D) Level 3 cars are restricted geographically while Level 4 cars are not.
   
   
6. What does the speaker mean when he says this?
   
   (A) Level 5 cars are very exciting.
   (B) Level 5 cars may not be possible to build.
   (C) Level 5 cars will probably be very expensive.
   (D) Level 5 cars will be very dangerous.
   
   
   
7. How are Google's autonomous cars limited.
   [Choose 3 answers.]
   (A) They are restricted from driving in some locations.
   (B) They cannot drive without a licensed driver behind the wheel.
   (C) They may be restricted in some weather conditions.
   (D) They may not be able to drive above certain speeds.
   (E) They may not be able to drive at night.
   
   
8. What do the speakers say about Tesla?
   [Choose 2 answers.]
   (A) Tesla is already producing Level 2 to Level 3 autonomous cars.
   (B) Tesla currently has some Level 4 cars on the road.
   (C) Tesla has been providing Uber with driverless cars.
   (D) Tesla claims it will release a Level 5 car in the next three years.
   
   

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development / autonomous / drive / begin / about / 15 / year / ago

The development of autonomous driving began about 15 years ago.

it / unclear / Tesla / car / drive / self

It is unclear [if/whether] Tesla cars drive themselves.

It is unclear [if/whether] Tesla cars can drive themselves.

It is unclear [if/whether] Tesla cars are driving themselves.

although / Tesla / seem / be / active / try / confuse / people / their / car / actual / only / capable / Level 2 / autonomous / drive

Although Tesla seems to be actively trying to confuse people, their cars are actually only capable of Level 2 autonomous driving.

there / five / level / autonomous / drive

There are five levels of autonomous driving.

level 1 / car / include / basic / feature / like / cruise / control

Level 1 cars include basic features like cruise control.

level 2 / car / include / more / advance / feature / like / blind / spot / detect / and / lane / center

Level 2 cars include more advanced features like blind spot detection and lane centering.

level 3 / car / can / technical / drive / self / but / driver / still / need / be / pay / attention / behind / wheel

Level 3 cars can technically drive themselves, but the driver still needs to be paying attention behind the wheel.

level 4 / car / can / operate / without / driver / but / they / have / restriction / relate / weather / location

Level 4 cars can operate without a driver, but they have restrictions related to weather and location.

level 5 / car / full / autonomous / but / they / current / not / and / may / never / exist

Level 5 cars are fully autonomous, but they currently don't and may never exist.

Elon / Musk / claim / Tesla / able / produce / afford / level 5 / car / within / next / three / year

Elon Musk claims (that) Tesla will be able to produce affordable Level 5 cars within the next three years.

Elon Musk claims (that) Tesla will be able to produce an affordable Level 5 car within the next three years.

1. What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 autonomous driving? Between Level 3 and 4?
2. The speakers single out Level 3 cars as somewhat dangerous. Why? Do you agree with them?
3. The speakers seem critical of Elon Musk. In what ways? Why do you think they are critical of him?
4. Tesla is sort of hanging out in the Level 2 to 3 area, [...] depending on the laws on the given road that you're driving on.
   What does this mean? How could the laws affect the level of automation? In what areas do you think autonomous driving is likely to be more restricted?
5. Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 cars are already available for commercial use. Have you driven any of these cars? Describe the experience.
6. Would you feel comfortable in a Level 4 or Level 5 car? Why?
7. Would you consider buying a Level 5 Tesla for 25 000 dollars?
8. What legal issues surround driverless cars?
   
   Further Reading: Levels of Autonomous Driving