VO Flashcards
Safety is a ________ of Zoox Operations. Fill in the blank with a choice below.
Foundation
Violating posted limits and restrictions is illegal and subject to separation. True or False?
True
Kitt is permitted to operate in taxi lanes due to having a TCP number. True or False?
False
It is __________ important that you are maintaining __________ situational awareness of posted speed limit signs at _________ times.
extremely, constant, all
What are the two instances where entering a transit lane is allowed?
For an upcoming turn and using a parking space.
What should the vehicle operator do if Hero ever attempts to violate a posted speed limit or enter an unauthorized lane?
Disengage from autonomy and bring the vehicle back into legal driving parameters.
What will happen if it is discovered that an operator violated the rules of the road? I.e. (driving faster than the posted speed limit, or driving in a restricted lane).
An investigation will be launched and the operator is subject to possible separation
When is it okay to enter a transit lane to make way for an emergency vehicle?
When absolutely necessary
Which of the following are purposes of fault handling
A. Learn how to engage the vehicle
B. Track how quickly or slowly a driver disengages
C. Push the limits of one’s comfort before going on public roads
D. Develop smooth disengagements
E. Choose appropriate methods of disengagement for “unconventional” KITT behavior
C. Push the limits of one’s comfort before going on public roads
Whether in Fault Handling on driving on public roads, Vehicle Operators should take into consideration which of the following when deciding when and how to disengage the vehicle? (Select all that apply)
A. Parked cars in close proximity
B. Tailgaters
C. Pedestrians, cyclists, animals
D. Traffic conditions
All
What is the correct hand placement for a vehicle operator?
9 & 3
True or Fasle: As a VO, if you are unsure about an agent’s reaction, you can ask your SWO for a call out.
True
What is Mode Confusion?
Confusion over whether the vehicle is in manual or autonomy while you are operating the vehicle
What should SWO communicate when they see the vehicle is ready to engage?
“System is ready. You are good to engage.”
What should VO communicate when engaging vehicle?
“Engaging.”
If as a SWO you announce the vehicle is ready to engage and 10-20 seconds goes by without engagement and driver does not communicate a reason why, what should you do? (Select all that apply)
Remind the VO the vehicle is in manual
Say nothing. Engaging is up to the VO after all.
Stare at them questioningly
If you’ve reminded the VO that they’re in manual and they still proceed to drive silently, ask what’s preventing engagement
Remind the VO the vehicle is in manual
If you’ve reminded the VO that they’re in manual and they still proceed to drive silently, ask what’s preventing engagement
Does the SWO need to confirm the vehicle is in autonomy each and every time after engaging?
Yes
Are the beeps that sound after the stalk is pulled to engage autonomy a guarantee that AI has been engaged?
No
What is the Vehicle Operator’s source of truth to see if the vehicle is engaged properly in autonomy?
Instrument Cluster
What drive mode is the vehicle in when the 2016 Highlander instrument cluster display looks like the picture?
(Rear of car with path ahead)
Autonomy
What drive mode is the vehicle in when the 2017 Highlander instrument cluster display looks like the picture above?
(roof of car with path ahead)
Autonomy
What drive mode is the vehicle in when the 2016 Highlander instrument cluster display looks like the picture above?
(“No Messages” with green speedometer light in upper right)
Manual with KITT ready to engage
What drive mode is the vehicle in when the 2016 Highlander instrument cluster display looks like the picture above?
(“No Messages” with no speedometer light)
Manual with KITT not ready to engage
What drive mode is a white KITT?
Autonomy
What drive mode is a blue KITT?
Autonomy
What drive mode is a gray KITT?
Manual
What drive mode is a red KITT?
Autonomy
Which is the TRUE statement about the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)?
On an L3 KITT, ADAS is turned off in autonomous mode and replaced with Zoox’s driving software and Collision Avoidance System, but should function normally in manual mode.
On an L3 KITT, ADAS is turned off in both autonomous and manual modes.
On an L3 KITT, ADAS is turned off in autonomous mode and replaced with Zoox’s driving software and Collision Avoidance System, but should function normally in manual mode.
True or False: It is the VOs responsibility to be aware of which drive mode the vehicle is in at all times.
True
True or False: A VO can correct the vehicle’s behavior AT ANY TIME and intervene in unsafe or critical situations regardless of the drive mode.
True
If you are driving a KITT and the SWO tells you the vehicle is ready to engage but you feel uncomfortable engaging, should you communicate the reason why?
Yes
You are a VO and believe the vehicle to be engaged. You are hovering over the pedals but the vehicle is oddly rolling forward at a slow speed and there are no agents around. How can you confirm you’re in autonomy? (Select all that apply)
Ask your SWO
Glance at the instrument cluster display
Quickly glance at Mode Indicator or KITT color in Coredash
Doesn’t matter. Do nothing.
Confirm the gear shift is in Neutral
Ask your SWO
Glance at the instrument cluster display
Quickly glance at Mode Indicator or KITT color in Coredash
