There is more than one failure mode for cruise control. EG: * Cruise control leaves throttle full open. * Cruise control fails to disengage. * Cruise control c

There is more than one failure mode for cruise control. EG: * Cruise control leaves throttle full open. * Cruise control fails to disengage. * Cruise control compression brakes on ice causing skidding. * Cruise control activates without driver's knowledge. For an example see here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-12-16/driver-recalls-freeway-cruise-control-horror/1180688 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-12-16/driver-recalls-freeway...