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> (since traditional cruse controls don't) of course they do, where are you getting that?
by Domenic_S 11y ago
> (since traditional cruse controls don't)
of course they do, where are you getting that?
- saiya-jin 11y agotraditional cruise control is just about keeping constant speed, no adaption to situation, road inclination etc. my 12 year old BMW has one, wonderful feature and keeps me still engaged with what's on the road
- Domenic_S 11y agoTraditional cruise control will most definitely hit the brakes. Set a speed and then drive down a nice grade, you'll see it in action. The oldest vehicle I've seen this in was a 1989 Dodge Caravan, you could literally watch the brake pedal move.
- ma2rten 11y agoI was under the impression that they use engine breaking, which does not trigger the break lights. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_braking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_braking
- Domenic_S 11y agoFor normal (non-adaptive) cruise control there are few situations where the brakes would make sense, but one of those is a steep hill. An easy way to find out what happens if you have a decent grade nearby: set a low speed and point yourself down the hill. I commuted over a large grade for some years and all the cars I drove would brake on it. Can't speak for every system ever made, obviously.