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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If a driver uses adaptive cruise control, LiDAR sensors can regulate the distance between their vehicle and the vehicle in front of them, but not much more than that.
—Alexandr Khomich, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Many modern cars already use some level of driver assistance software, such as adaptive cruise control, for that very purpose.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
Automakers have been competing in recent years to introduce more autonomous driving features such as lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control into their vehicles.
—Arsheeya Bajwa, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Promising features include Bang & Olufsen audio, 19-inch wheels and adaptive cruise control.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
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Alexandr Khomich, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Many modern cars already use some level of driver assistance software, such as adaptive cruise control, for that very purpose.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
Automakers have been competing in recent years to introduce more autonomous driving features such as lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control into their vehicles.
—Arsheeya Bajwa, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Promising features include Bang & Olufsen audio, 19-inch wheels and adaptive cruise control.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for adaptive cruise control
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“Adaptive cruise control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adaptive%20cruise%20control. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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