Adaptive Cruise Control: Setting the Pace Intelligently

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is a game-changer for highway driving. Unlike traditional cruise control, which maintains a constant speed, ACC uses radar or lidar sensors to monitor the distance to the vehicle ahead. If the car in front slows down, your ACC will automatically reduce your speed to maintain a safe following distance. Once the road clears, it smoothly accelerates back to your set speed. This significantly reduces driver fatigue on long journeys and helps avoid rear-end collisions. It’s important to remember that ACC is a driver-assist feature, not a self-driving system; you