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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Safety Features Toyota delivers its usual suite of safety tech, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The perforated, squared off steering wheel was comfortable when driving hard around the Arizona desert roads, featuring buttons controlling drive modes, adaptive cruise control, menus and the Power Shot, whichunlocks the maximum horsepower for 10 seconds.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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
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Josh Max, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The perforated, squared off steering wheel was comfortable when driving hard around the Arizona desert roads, featuring buttons controlling drive modes, adaptive cruise control, menus and the Power Shot, whichunlocks the maximum horsepower for 10 seconds.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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
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“Adaptive cruise control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adaptive%20cruise%20control. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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