Summary Reader Response Outline

Style 1: Traditional Linear Outline

Summarized Article’s Main Idea + Thesis Statement
Singapore has made an advancement towards Autonomous Vehicles (AV) to promote safety in recent years to be on par with other countries. 

a.       With the launch of AVs, TR68 was implemented to promote safety.
b.      Most accidents occur due to human error. Thus, AVs also helps to provide the safety of the community and the environment.
c.       TR68 was developed to cover four key areas of AV deployment including vehicle behaviour, vehicle functional safety, cybersecurity, and data formats.

+ Your Main Idea/Thesis Statement
Singapore's development on AVs has yet to reach the optimum standard as compared to other countries. Moreover, the writer fails to mention the disadvantages of having AVs.

IV. First Supporting Idea
In comparison with Singapore, the United States has better technology and innovation.

a.     The United States has the highest AV technology firm headquarters and has the best capacity for innovation.
b.     The United States manufactured Tesla, a driverless vehicle.
c.      Tesla is one of the US manufacturers that support advanced autopilot function which has safety measures added to the vehicles.

V. Second Supporting Idea
Based on results, Singapore is one of the countries that lead in the infrastructure of AVs. However, the Netherlands is way ahead of Singapore in terms of its infrastructure.

a.       Netherlands has a huge amount of AV companies and has the most electric vehicle charging points throughout the country.
b.      The Government provides plenty of funds for the development of AV.
c.       Netherlands has good quality roads for the AVs.

VI. Third Supporting Idea
Despite the advancement in the development of AVs, the disadvantages of AVs are critical.

a.       As drivers become more accustomed to not driving, their proficiency and experience will diminish. Should they then need to drive under certain circumstances, there may be problems.
b.      Autonomous vehicles could be the next major target of hackers as this vehicle continuously tracks and monitors the details of the owner. This may lead to a possible collection of personal data.
c.       High technology vehicles are very expensive.

VII. Conclusion

Although Singapore managed to maintain its standard for AVs, it is still inadequate as they have yet to reach the peak for the key influencing factors for AVs. Besides, it is important to discuss the disadvantages of AVs to have a balanced article.

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