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Self-driving Uber kills pedestrian in Arizona | Learn English phrase ‘turning point’
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Self-driving Uber kills pedestrian in Arizona | Learn English phrase ‘turning point’
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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Mar 29, 2018
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Podcast episode
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A self-driving Uber car struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona, raising questions about the safety of the entire industry of autonomous vehicles. The 49-year-old woman was walking her bike across the street when she was hit by the Volvo SUV. The human operator, whose job was to intervene in an emergency, wasn’t looking at the road at the time. Could this be a turning point for self-driving cars? We also review the English phrase “turning point.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/33 Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗? The episode transcripts include instant translations from English to Spanish, Portuguese, French and Chinese. Hover over or tap a highlighted word for the translation. Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail jeff@plainenglish.com If you like the program, please leave a review or rating wherever you listen. It will help others discover the program. Never miss an episode! Sign up to receive updates from Plain English at http://www.plainenglish.com/mail Subscribers get exclusive links for further reading and additional practice with common English words and phrases. Learn English with podcasts! Use Plain English and other podcasts to build your English vocabulary, improve your listening skills, and speak English better.
Released:
Mar 29, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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