Intelligent Transport Systems Being Developed by Car Manufacturers Allow Cars

question 195

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Intelligent transport systems being developed by car manufacturers allow cars to communicate with each other and send alerts about sudden braking. In the event of a collision, the car's system could automatically call emergency services. The technology could also apply the brakes automatically if it was determined that two cars were getting too close to each other. Intelligent transport systems are made possible by advances in ______________________.

• A) VoIP technologies
• B) GPS positioning and short-range wireless technologies, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
• C) The smart grid
• D) Circuit switching technology

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