adaptive cruise control
noun
: a system in an automobile that can automatically adjust the settings of the cruise control in response to external driving conditions
Jaguar's adaptive cruise control … tracks the speed and position of the car in the lane ahead and automatically adjusts the speed to keep a safe time interval.—
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Kia also added a new lane-centering feature that pairs with the vehicle’s adaptive cruise control (ACC).
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Flat touch pints on the steering wheel arms manage the adaptive cruise control, activate voice recognition and allow the driver to select from several displays on the 12.3-inch instrument cluster.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2024
This includes forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and automatic emergency braking that can detect pedestrians and cyclists, as well as detecting cars, pedestrians, or bicycles to the side of the truck.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 9 May 2024
To continue with the car analogy, driving an older car typically means missing out on modern features that deliver a better driving experience and enhanced safety controls, like lane assist and adaptive cruise control.
—Eric Bernstein, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Flat touch pints on the steering wheel arms manage the adaptive cruise control, activate voice recognition and allow the driver to select from several displays on the 12.3-inch instrument cluster.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2024
This includes forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and automatic emergency braking that can detect pedestrians and cyclists, as well as detecting cars, pedestrians, or bicycles to the side of the truck.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 9 May 2024
To continue with the car analogy, driving an older car typically means missing out on modern features that deliver a better driving experience and enhanced safety controls, like lane assist and adaptive cruise control.
—Eric Bernstein, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Adaptive cruise control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adaptive%20cruise%20control. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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