US Government Checks Avride Self-Driving Cars

May 8, 2026, 17:33
USTechnology

Introduction

The US government is looking at Avride. This is because Avride's self-driving cars had many accidents.

Main Body

The government found sixteen accidents. The cars did not change lanes well. They did not stop for other cars. Some accidents happened in Dallas and Austin, Texas. One person got a small injury in December 2025. Avride works with Uber. Uber gave them a lot of money. People sat in the cars to keep them safe. But these people did not stop the accidents. Avride says the cars are better now. They fixed the software between December 2025 and March 2026. Now, the cars have fewer accidents.

Conclusion

The government is checking the cars now. They want to make sure the cars are safe for everyone.

Learning

đŸšĢ Saying 'No' in the Past

In the story, we see a pattern: did not + action word.

  • The cars did not change lanes.
  • They did not stop for other cars.
  • People did not stop the accidents.

The Secret Rule: When we use did not (or didn't), the action word stays in its simple, present form.

❌ Wrong: They did not stopped. ✅ Right: They did not stop.

Quick Guide for A2: Past Positive →\rightarrow The car stopped. Past Negative →\rightarrow The car did not stop.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
The group of people who run a country.
Example:The government announced new rules for cars.
cars (n.)
Vehicles that people drive on roads.
Example:Many cars were involved in the accidents.
accidents (n.)
Unplanned events that cause damage or injury.
Example:The report lists the number of accidents each year.
people (n.)
Human beings who use or interact with cars.
Example:People sat in the cars to keep them safe.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy goods or services.
Example:Uber gave them a lot of money for the new software.
safe (adj.)
Protected from danger or harm.
Example:The government wants the cars to be safe for everyone.
lane (n.)
A marked section of a road for traffic.
Example:The cars did not change lanes well.
stop (v.)
To bring movement to a halt.
Example:They did not stop for other cars on the road.
injury (n.)
A hurt or wound to a body part.
Example:One person got a small injury in December.
software (n.)
Computer programs that help devices work.
Example:They fixed the software between December and March.