Levels of Vehicle Automation

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What type of data do AI systems use to determine the best routes for vehicles?

Real-time information from users and data from satellites (correct)

Historical weather data and current traffic information

Satellite images and online restaurant reviews

User demographics and vehicle speed data

Which technology is commonly used in modern vehicles to figure out their location on Earth?

Mapping algorithms

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Machine Learning (ML)

Global Positioning System (GPS) (correct)

What is the primary purpose of AI systems in vehicles based on the text?

To monitor the driver's behavior and send alerts

To entertain passengers during the journey

To predict the best routes and provide accurate trip information (correct)

To analyze the vehicle's fuel efficiency

What type of AI is commonly used to develop transportation systems in vehicles?

Machine Learning (ML) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Level 4 and Level 5 automation?

Level 4 vehicles require the driver to be ready to take control at any time, while Level 5 vehicles do not need a driver at all. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the hardware of autonomous cars include?

High-definition cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and LIDAR (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of LIDAR in autonomous cars?

To detect traffic lights, people riding bikes, or objects using pulses of light (C) Signup and view all the answers

What technology is used by radar to detect objects?

Radio waves (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the large blue ovals around the tail lights of the car in the color infographic?

Rear Collision Warning, Cross Traffic Alert, and Mid Range Radar (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the two blue ovals around the headlights of the car in the color infographic?

Cross Traffic Alert and Mid-Range Radar (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which level of automation requires the driver to be behind the wheel but allows them to read a book?

~2024 High Automation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one similarity in the requirements for Level 3 and Level 5 automation?

Both levels require the driver to be ready to take control at any time. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about autonomous vehicles?

$5(7 + 3)$ (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason for the delay in widespread adoption of driverless cars?

Challenges related to developing reliable software for driverless cars (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one function of the computer in autonomous cars?

Process information from GPS for decision-making (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main purposes of driver assistance systems mentioned in the text?

To alert drivers to possible dangers and help with driving tasks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of installing sensors on traffic lights according to the text?

To optimize traffic flow and improve road safety (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using AI systems in identifying dangerous driving behaviors?

To improve road safety (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of developing self-driving cars mentioned in the text?

To reduce the time spent on driving (A) Signup and view all the answers

What level of vehicle automation involves the vehicle taking control of both the vehicle's speed and lane position in some situations?

Level 2 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of car accidents mentioned in the text?

Distracted driving (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of systems can use machine learning models to provide decisions based on different traffic conditions?

Both driver assistance and city planning systems (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential drawback of using driverless vehicles according to the text?

Increased environmental impact (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a function of Level 1 automation in vehicles as described in the text?

To assist the driver with built-in safety features such as anti-lock braking (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do AI systems primarily look for when identifying dangerous driving behaviors as mentioned in the text?

Patterns in people's driving, both good and bad (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one function of city planners using machine learning as described in the text?

To design better road systems using data analysis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in creating machines that can make decisions for themselves in a world of humans?

Programming machines to prioritize human lives (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario mentioned in the text, why might a driver find themselves in a difficult situation?

Because of encountering a coyote on the road (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for the driver when deciding whether to swerve or hit the coyote?

Prioritizing saving human lives over animals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did the study of data from MIT's moral machine reveal about people's decision-making in car accident scenarios?

People's decisions vary based on their values and cultural influences (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the potential issues related to bias in the training data used for developing ML models?

Inadequate diversity in pedestrian detection datasets for self-driving cars (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the role of AI in personal vehicles in the future?

The next generation may not need to learn how to drive (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as a crucial factor affecting ML models' performance in detecting and avoiding pedestrians?

The diversity and size of training datasets (A) Signup and view all the answers

In developing ML models for self-driving cars, what is emphasized as a critical consideration regarding pedestrian detection?

Accounting for variations in human characteristics and appearances (B) Signup and view all the answers