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Torque Shop: Dos and don’ts of adaptive cruise control
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The system uses radar or camera to monitor traffic ahead, and will regulate the car’s pre-set speed to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
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Shreejit Changaroth
Adaptive cruise control is best used on highways when traffic is light. The system works efficiently, safely and smoothly in such conditions, where it can assist the driver on long journeys. It is not ideal in congested, rush-hour or stop-go traffic.
The system uses radar or a camera to monitor traffic ahead, and will regulate the car’s pre-set speed to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. The car will come to a stop if traffic ahead also slows to a standstill.
