Waymo Driverless Cars: Problems and Tests

Introduction

Waymo makes cars that drive themselves. They are testing these cars in the USA and the UK. Some things are not working well.

Main Body

In California, a car did not open its trunk. A man left his bags in the car. The car drove away with the bags. Waymo later helped the man get his bags back. In London, the cars got lost on a small street. The cars went into a dead end. They had to turn around many times. Now, the cars do not go on that street. Some people worry about safety. A car hit a cat in San Francisco. Other cars drove past school buses. Waymo says their cars are safer than human drivers. In London, a human driver still sits in the car to help.

Conclusion

Waymo is still testing its cars in cities. They want to make the cars better and safer.

Learning

🚗 Action Words (Past vs. Now)

Look at how the story changes from things that already happened to things that happen normally.

The Past (Finished Actions)

  • did not open → didn't work then
  • left → put it there and walked away
  • drove → moved on the road
  • hit → touched by accident

The Now (General Facts)

  • makes → they do this every day
  • are → this is their state
  • says → this is their opinion
  • want → this is their goal

Quick Pattern: Past (drove, hit, left) →\rightarrow used for stories. Present (makes, are, want) →\rightarrow used for facts.

Vocabulary Learning

car
a vehicle that moves on roads
Example:I drive a car to work every day.
drive
to operate a vehicle
Example:She likes to drive on the highway.
trunk
the storage space at the back of a car
Example:He put the suitcase in the trunk.
bag
a container for carrying things
Example:She carried her bag to the bus stop.
street
a road in a town
Example:The children play on the street.
dead end
a street with no exit
Example:We got stuck at a dead end.
turn
to change direction
Example:Turn left at the next intersection.
safety
protection from danger
Example:Safety is important when driving.
cat
a small animal
Example:The cat was on the roof.
bus
a large vehicle that carries passengers
Example:The bus stopped at the school.
human
relating to people
Example:Human drivers can make mistakes.
help
to give assistance
Example:He will help you with your homework.
city
a large town with many buildings
Example:I live in a city.
better
improved or more suitable
Example:The new model is better.