ESL Conversation Questions – Driverless Cars

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is a driverless car?
2. How do you think a driverless car moves?
3. Would you like to ride in a driverless car?
4. What colors do you think driverless cars are?
5. Do you think driverless cars are safe?
6. Where would you go in a driverless car?
7. How fast do you think driverless cars can go?
8. Do driverless cars need petrol or electricity?
9. Can driverless cars play music?
10. Do you think driverless cars can talk?
11. What would you do in a car without a driver?
12. Do you think driverless cars can see traffic lights?
13. Would you sleep in a driverless car?
14. How do driverless cars know where to go?
15. Can driverless cars carry many people?
16. Do you think driverless cars can park themselves?
17. Would driverless cars be good for the environment?
18. Do you think driverless cars can drive in bad weather?
19. What if a driverless car breaks down?
20. Would you like to own a driverless car one day?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. How do driverless cars navigate roads?
2. What are the benefits of driverless cars?
3. What might be some problems with driverless cars?
4. Do you think driverless cars will replace normal cars?
5. How can driverless cars communicate with each other?
6. What kind of sensors might a driverless car have?
7. Do you think driverless cars are good for cities?
8. How would driverless cars change transportation?
9. Can driverless cars reduce traffic accidents?
10. What are the legal issues with driverless cars?
11. How can driverless cars recognize pedestrians?
12. Would you trust a driverless car with your family?
13. How might driverless cars affect jobs?
14. Do you think driverless cars can be hacked?
15. How do you think driverless cars are programmed?
16. What is your opinion on the ethics of driverless cars?
17. How will driverless cars impact public transport?
18. Do you think driverless cars should have manual controls?
19. What role do maps play in driverless car technology?
20. How can driverless cars be energy efficient?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Discuss the impact of driverless cars on society.
2. Explore the technology behind autonomous vehicles.
3. Debate the safety concerns of driverless cars.
4. How could driverless cars transform urban planning?
5. Analyze the environmental impact of autonomous vehicles.
6. Discuss the ethical considerations in programming driverless cars.
7. How will driverless cars affect the insurance industry?
8. What are the challenges in adopting driverless car technology?
9. Explore the potential for driverless cars in emergency situations.
10. How can driverless cars improve mobility for disabled individuals?
11. Discuss the role of artificial intelligence in driverless cars.
12. Analyze the economic implications of autonomous vehicles.
13. How will driverless cars affect the concept of car ownership?
14. Discuss the privacy concerns with driverless car data collection.
15. How might driverless cars change the travel industry?
16. What are the regulatory challenges for driverless cars?
17. Discuss the potential for driverless car-sharing services.
18. Analyze the role of 5G technology in driverless car development.
19. How can driverless cars navigate complex traffic scenarios?
20. Discuss the future advancements in driverless car technology.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critically analyze the societal implications of widespread driverless car adoption.
2. Debate the ethical responsibilities in programming driverless cars.
3. Evaluate the potential economic impact of autonomous vehicles on various industries.
4. Discuss the challenges in integrating driverless cars into existing transportation systems.
5. Analyze the role of government regulations in the development of driverless cars.
6. Evaluate the potential of driverless cars in reducing carbon emissions.
7. Discuss the impact of driverless cars on urban and rural communities.
8. Analyze the cybersecurity risks associated with driverless cars.
9. Evaluate the role of public perception in the adoption of driverless cars.
10. Discuss the future of work in relation to the rise of autonomous vehicles.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Critically discuss the ethical dilemmas posed by driverless car decision-making algorithms.
2. Debate the long-term societal changes induced by the adoption of autonomous vehicles.
3. Analyze the implications of driverless cars on global transportation policies.
4. Evaluate the philosophical implications of replacing human drivers with AI.
5. Discuss the potential for driverless cars to exacerbate or alleviate social inequalities.
6. Examine the implications of driverless cars on urban design and architecture.
7. Critique the role of driverless cars in the future of sustainable transportation.
8. Analyze the impact of autonomous vehicles on the concept of personal freedom and mobility.
9. Debate the potential for a driverless car-dominated society to influence human behavior.
10. Discuss the role of international cooperation in regulating driverless car technology.