Self-driving Cars

#. Self-driving Cars

 

In the past, self-driving cars were thought to the stuff of science fiction, or perhaps something only possible in the very distant future.

In recent years, however, this science-fiction dream is gradually being made into reality by various corporations.

In fact, some experts believe that all cars will become completely autonomous someday.

Many people are looking forward to this switch to self-driving cars.

They say that the move would make roads and highways much safer for everyone.

In fact, around 94 percent of car crashes are caused by human error.

So, by taking human drivers out of the equation, there would be a dramatic drop in the number of automobile accidents.

Also, the supporters of self-driving cars say that the majority of people are not fond of being behind the wheel.

Driving is often a stressful and even dangerous experience, and it requires people to exert a lot of energy.

By allowing an A.I. to do this task, humans would be able to relax and enjoy the journey instead.

On the other hand, some people say that it would be dangerous to make all car autonomous.

They point out that there is no computer system that cannot be hacked or taken over by a virus.

Also, without human oversight, a small glitch in the program could cause major accidents.

So, the switch to self-driving cars would be unwise given these security issues.

Furthermore, these critics say that making all cars autonomous would have too much of an economic impact.

Millions of people earn money by operating vehicles, and the change would mean they would all lose their means of living.

Also, the cost of autonomous cars and their upkeep would be a great burden to the economy, they argue.

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autonomous  @ ɔː|tɑːnəməs  자주적인, 자치의 (=independent), 자율[자주]적인

In fact, some experts believe that all cars will become completely autonomous someday.

An autonomous nation has the ability to deal with its domestic affairs.  @ affair  əˈfer  일[문제] (→current affairs)

 

take something out of something  ~에서 ~을 공제하다

So, by taking human drivers out of the equation, there would be a dramatic drop in the number of automobile accidents.

The fine will be taken out of your wages. @ a parking fine 벌금  @ wage weɪdʒ   (보통 주 단위로 받는) 임금[급료]

 

equation @  ɪˈkweɪʒn  1.방정식, 등식   2.동일시   3.(여러 가지 요소들을 고려해야 하는) 상황

So, by taking human drivers out of the equation, there would be a dramatic drop in the number of automobile accidents.

When children enter the equation, further tensions may arise within a marriage.

 

dramatic @ drəˈmætɪk  1.극적인   2.감격적인, 인상적인   3.연극(계)의

So, by taking human drivers out of the equation, there would be a dramatic drop in the number of automobile accidents.

The announcement had a dramatic effect on house prices

 

be fond of  …을 좋아하다, …이 좋다;

Also, the supporters of self-driving cars say that the majority of people are not fond of being behind the wheel.

It's a club where anyone who's fond of street cats can participate freely. 

 

be behind the wheel / be at the wheel / drive a car 차를 운전하다

Also, the supporters of self-driving cars say that the majority of people are not fond of being behind the wheel.

This is the first time I’ve sat behind the wheel since the accident.

 

exert  @ ɪɡˈzɜːrt   1.(권력·영향력을) 가하다   2.있는 힘껏 노력하다, 분투하다

Driving is often a stressful and even dangerous experience, and it requires people to exert a lot of energy.

In order to be successful he would have to exert himself.

 

take over somebody  1.(~로부터) (~을) 인계받다   2.(정권·정당 등을) 탈취하다

They point out that there is no computer system that cannot be hacked or taken over by a virus.

It’s time for someone new to take over.

 

oversight  @  |oʊvərsaɪt  1.(잊어버리거나 못 보고 지나쳐서 생긴) 실수, 간과   2.관리, 감독

I didn’t mean to leave her name off the list; it was an oversight.

Also, without human oversight, a small glitch in the program could cause major accidents.

 

glitch  @  ɡlɪtʃ  작은 문제[결함]

Also, without human oversight, a small glitch in the program could cause major accidents.

Apparently the systems were down briefly in the middle of the night and there was a glitch in the computers.

@ Apparently  əˈpærəntli  듣자[보아] 하니  @ briefly  ˈbriːfli  잠시

 

given these security issues 이러한 주어진 보안상의 문제로 볼 때

 

lose their means of living. 생활 수단을 잃다

 

upkeep  @  ˈʌpkiːp   1.(건물 등의) 유지   2.(아동 등의) 양육

Also, the cost of autonomous cars and their upkeep would be a great burden to the economy, they argue.

Tenants are responsible for the upkeep of rented property.  @ Tenant  세입자, 임차인, 소작인

 

burden  @  ˈbɜːrdn  1.부담, 짐   2.(운반하기 힘든) 짐   3.부담을 지우다

Also, the cost of autonomous cars and their upkeep would be a great burden to the economy, they argue.

I don’t want to become a burden to my children when I’m old.

The main burden of caring for old people falls on the state.  @ fall on~에 떨어지다