Self-Driving Cars Must Help Emergency Workers
自動駕駛汽車必須協助緊急救援人員
Introduction
The NHTSA is a government group. They tell companies that make self-driving cars to fix a big problem.
NHTSA 是一個政府機構。他們要求製造自動駕駛汽車的公司解決一個重大問題。
Main Body
Self-driving cars stop in the wrong places. They do not see fire trucks or police lights. This blocks the road for emergency workers. The companies must find a fix this month.
自動駕駛汽車會在錯誤的地方停下來。它們無法識別消防車或警燈，這阻礙了緊急救援人員的道路。相關公司必須在本月內找到解決方案。
Some reports say Waymo cars have these problems. In Dallas, a car blocked a fire truck. In other places, police had to move the cars. The government is also checking Waymo for other accidents.
一些報告指出 Waymo 的汽車存在這些問題。在達拉斯，一輛車擋住了一輛消防車。在其他地方，警察必須移動這些車輛。政府也在針對 Waymo 的其他事故進行調查。
The NHTSA is also changing the rules for cars. In 2026, new cars might not need steering wheels or pedals. They want to make rules for these new types of cars.
NHTSA 也在修改汽車規則。到 2026 年，新車可能不需要方向盤或踏板。他們希望為這些新型汽車制定規則。
Conclusion
The NHTSA is waiting for the companies to fix the cars. They are also writing new safety rules for the future.
NHTSA 正在等待公司修復這些汽車。他們也正在為未來擬定新的安全規則。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ Quick Focus: The 'Must' Rule
In this text, we see the word must.
What is it? It is a word for something you HAVE to do. It is not a choice. It is a rule.
How it works in the text:
- "Cars must help emergency workers" → It is a rule.
- "Companies must find a fix" → It is required.
Simple Pattern:
Person/Thing + must + Action
Example from life:
- I must study English.
- You must stop at a red light.
🔍 Word Swap: 'Group' vs 'Company'
Notice how the text uses different words for organizations:
- Group (NHTSA) → A set of people working together for the government.
- Company (Waymo) → A business that sells a product.
Tip: Use 'Company' when talking about money and products. Use 'Group' or 'Organization' for official teams.