阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。The next time San Franciscans take a cab, they may step into a car with no one behind the steering wheel (方向盘). Driverless taxis are now allowed to drive on the city's streets — with some conditions.Last week, regulators of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted to issue a novel permit to Cruise, the self-driving vehicle branch company of General Motors (GM). The first-of-its-kind permit allows Cruise to charge for rides, without a human driver in the car. Cruise had already been offering free rides in its self-driving cars, but the move allows the company to launch fully autonomous commercial operations in the Bay Area.Cruise can operate just 30 autonomous vehicles without a safety driver, and the company can only charge for rides between 10 p. m. and 6 a. m. in neighbourhoods that are outside of the busy down town area. Weather conditions are also a factor: No autonomous taxi rides when there's heavy rain, heavy fog, heavy smoke, or snow in the forecast. Shared rides aren't allowed.Cruise's technology is made up of a series of sensors and cameras built into a Chevrolet Bolt, an entirely electric car made by GM. Cruise has also announced plans for a car of their own, the Cruise Origin. The Cruise Origin lacks pedals (脚踏板), mirrors, a steering wheel and consists mostly of a sitting space, where passengers can face each other.Supporters of self-driving vehicles say the technology has the possibility to reduce traffic deaths and injuries, expand transportation options, save money and lower the environmental impact of cars. As Waymo's former CEO John Krafcik said, "We can be good drivers when we are focused. But because we are human, we are often not focused."
(1)
What is the influence of giving a novel permit to Cruise?
A . Cruise can have its first autonomous car.
B . Free rides in self-driving cars are allowed.
C . Cruise can earn money through self-driving cars.
D . Manned driving will be replaced by self-driving.
(2)
When can Cruise charge for riding service?
A . At 11:00 p. m. on clear days.
B . At 8:00 a. m. on snowy days.
C . At 4:00 a. m. on foggy days.
D . At 1:00 p. m. on sunny days.
(3)
What makes the Cruise Origin differ from other self-driving cars?
A . It is driven by itself completely.
B . It has more sensors and cameras.
C . It can only be owned by internal employees.
D . It lacks some normal basic facilities.
(4)
What is the best title of the text?
A . Driverless Taxis Are Coming to San Francisco
B . Traffic Accidents Will Be Avoided by Self-Driving
C . Self-Driving Vehicles Are More Intelligent than Humans
D . More Choices of Transportation Are Provided for Passengers
答案: C
A
B
A