Problems with Waymo Driverless Cars

May 16, 2026, 17:26
USTechnology

Introduction

Waymo cars have problems in Atlanta. The cars are making mistakes. The government is now checking the company.

Main Body

In Atlanta, many empty Waymo cars drive in circles in small streets. People say there are too many cars. This makes traffic slow. People worry about the safety of children and pets. Waymo says the cars wait in busy areas. The company is trying to fix the problem. But Waymo has other problems too. They must fix 3,800 cars because the cars cannot see water on the road. Some cars also drove through red lights. The government is now investigating Waymo. One car hit a child in Los Angeles. Other cars did not stop for school buses in Texas. Other companies like Tesla and Cruise have these problems too.

Conclusion

Waymo is trying to fix the cars in Atlanta. They are also fixing software and talking to the government about safety.

Learning

đŸšĻ Action Words (Present Continuous)

In this story, things are happening right now. We use am/is/are + -ing to describe current actions.

Examples from the text:

  • Cars are making mistakes.
  • The government is checking the company.
  • Waymo is trying to fix the problem.

How it works:

  • One car →\rightarrow is making
  • Many cars →\rightarrow are making

đŸ“Ļ Grouping Things

Look at how the writer talks about more than one thing. They just add an -s at the end of the word.

  • Car →\rightarrow Cars
  • Problem →\rightarrow Problems
  • Street →\rightarrow Streets

Quick Tip: When you see an -s, it means there are 2, 10, or 3,800 of them!

Vocabulary Learning

cars (n.)
vehicles that people drive on roads
Example:I saw many cars on the street.
problem (n.)
a situation that is difficult or causes trouble
Example:The traffic jam is a big problem.
traffic (n.)
cars and other vehicles moving on roads
Example:There was heavy traffic on the highway.
slow (adj.)
moving at a low speed
Example:The traffic was slow because of the accident.
safety (n.)
the condition of being protected from danger
Example:Safety is important when driving.
child (n.)
a young person
Example:A child was playing in the park.
pets (n.)
animals that people keep at home
Example:Pets like cats and dogs need food.
wait (v.)
to stay in one place until something happens
Example:Please wait for the bus.
busy (adj.)
having a lot of work or activity
Example:The city center is very busy.
fix (v.)
to repair or correct something
Example:We need to fix the broken road.
water (n.)
liquid that people drink
Example:Water is necessary for health.
road (n.)
a path for vehicles
Example:The road is closed for repairs.
red (adj.)
the color of stop signs
Example:The light turned red, so we stopped.
lights (n.)
devices that give light
Example:Street lights help us see at night.
hit (v.)
to strike or collide with
Example:The car hit the tree.
stop (v.)
to end movement
Example:The driver had to stop at the red light.
school (n.)
a place where children learn
Example:The school is next to the park.
bus (n.)
a large vehicle that carries many passengers
Example:The bus will arrive at 8 a.m.
software (n.)
computer programs that help perform tasks
Example:New software improves safety.
government (n.)
the group that manages a country or city
Example:The government sets traffic rules.