Last, experts believe that the technology of driverless trucks has the potential to save human lives. You might wonder, “How can a computer possibly be safer than a human?” The answer lies not in what a computer can do, but rather in what humans do. Humans make mistakes. Sadly, in the world of trucking, those errors often result in fatalities. Unlike human drivers, computers don’t drive drunk or text while driving, they don’t fall asleep or get distracted, and they have consistent and reliable responses to stimuli. Humans do not. Over half a million auto accidents each year—or one in every eight automobile accidents—involve a semi-truck. The creators working on driverless technology believe that they will soon be able to offer a product with much better safety statistics. It seems that they are definitely moving in that direction, and it won’t be a matter of if we see a truck cruising along side us missing a driver, but just a matter of when we will see an empty cab.
Which ONE pair of words below BEST helps establish the tone of the passage?
A sadly, driverless
B technology, potential
C drivers, cruising
D humans, computers
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The best pair of words that helps establish the tone of the passage is:
D humans, computers
This pair highlights the contrast between human drivers, who are prone to mistakes and distractions, and computers, which are portrayed as more reliable and safer. This contrast sets the tone for the discussion on the safety potential of driverless trucks.
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