Notes when using cruise control system in cars
Cruise Control system helps driving become more relaxing, bringing fuel efficiency, but also contains many risks if the driver is negligent, subjective and overuses it in complex traffic situations.
The development of technology and traffic infrastructure has helped the Cruise Control system not only be limited to expensive luxury cars but has become a popular equipment on popular cars.
Cruise Control system is now equipped on many car models. |
Using the cruise control system helps the driver feel comfortable and relaxed when the accelerator is "released", while helping the vehicle maintain a stable speed, resulting in fuel efficiency. However, in reality, using Cruise Control also contains many risks and can be counterproductive in terms of fuel consumption if the driver is subjective, negligent and abuses this system in complex traffic conditions. Therefore, drivers, especially new drivers, should be careful when using Cruise Control to ensure safety and efficiency.
Assess traffic conditions before activating Cruise Control
Cruise control is really effective when the driver uses it in situations where the speed is stable, on the highway or on expressways with speed limits. On the contrary, if you are driving in the city, or on busy roads, and have to constantly brake and change the speed of the car, then activating the cruise control system will not make much sense.
Depending on traffic conditions to use Cruise Control system effectively |
Therefore, the driver needs to pay attention to the traffic situation before using the Cruise Control system. On long journeys, when going through highways, the driver needs to pay attention to the speed limit signs, set the Cruise Control for the vehicle to move to release the accelerator, creating comfort while saving fuel. However, if the driver activates Cruise Control when going through inner-city roads, complex traffic... it can be potentially dangerous. Because the driver will not be able to fully control the vehicle or lack initiative when facing unexpected situations.
Do not use Cruise Control on difficult roads.
When driving on steep, slippery roads, drivers should not activate the Cruise Control system. According to experts, when Cruise Control is activated, the driver's accelerator pedal is "freed", which can make the driver's reaction slower than normal.
Cruise Control should not be activated when driving on steep mountain passes. |
When operating, Cruise Control will maintain the set speed, helping the vehicle move stably. However, when the vehicle is traveling on slippery roads or making sharp turns... if the driver does not adjust the appropriate speed in time, it is very easy for the vehicle to skid and deviate from the lane. Therefore, it is best not to activate Cruise Control in situations that require a lot of handling skills when going through slippery roads, winding mountain passes...
Pay attention, maintain concentration
Cruise Control is not an automatic driving system so the driver needs to pay attention and maintain concentration.
Cruise Control is not an automatic driving system so the driver needs to maintain concentration. |
After activating the Cruise Control system to keep the vehicle moving at a stable speed, the driver should monitor traffic conditions as well as other vehicles on the road to handle unexpected situations.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
When not accelerating, rest your foot lightly on the brake pedal. |
Cruise Control is activated, the driver can adjust the vehicle's speed through the control buttons usually marked +/- or SET+, SET- located on the steering wheel. The accelerator pedal operation is also released. However, the driver should still keep his foot on the brake pedal. This will help the driver react more quickly and safely when encountering unexpected situations while minimizing the risk of accidentally stepping on the accelerator.
