How to Use adaptive cruise control in a Sentence

adaptive cruise control

noun
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  • For one, the adaptive cruise control is among the best in the industry.
    — The Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 18 May 2021
  • Cars equipped with radar have been on the road since the 1990s as part of adaptive cruise control systems.
    — Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
  • Think of it as adaptive cruise control for the toughest off-road trails.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 29 June 2021
  • Most of the early adaptive cruise control systems sold 10 to 20 years ago were based on radar.
    — Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, 7 Aug. 2020
  • The adaptive cruise control works to slow and accelerate based on what's in front of you.
    — Beth Nichols, Car and Driver, 26 Jan. 2022
  • Between the lane-keeping system and the adaptive cruise control, the car can almost feel self-driving on the highway.
    — Christian De Looper, BGR, 20 Jan. 2022
  • The adaptive cruise control and lane centering functions are top-notch.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 2 Jan. 2021
  • It’s the first Mustang to get adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring.
    — Dallas News, 17 Sep. 2022
  • Plus, the adaptive cruise control driver assist works effectively in the bumper-to-bumper grind.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The refreshed Bolt will feature a sportier look, new seats, adaptive cruise control, and a few other minor changes.
    — Dieter Bohn, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2021
  • There's a Traffic Jam Assist mode for the adaptive cruise control and lane keeping, which deals better with gridlock.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 20 Nov. 2020
  • Both have adaptive cruise control, blind spot assist, auto high beams.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 31 July 2021
  • Opting for the Tech Pack unlocks adaptive cruise control, parking assist, and more.
    — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 16 Aug. 2022
  • The list of available upgrades ran the gamut from a 360-degree camera system to adaptive cruise control to lane-keeping assist.
    — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 9 Mar. 2022
  • The modern cabin is on par with the Sportage’s sci-fi exterior and cutting-edge adaptive cruise control.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 9 July 2022
  • Safety features, such as adaptive cruise control and rear cross traffic alert, are standard as well.
    — Connor Hoffman, Car and Driver, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Another that comes to mind is the following distance setting for the adaptive cruise control.
    — Dan Carney, Popular Science, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Morris, the Tesla owner, also drives a Ford F-150 with adaptive cruise control.
    — Matt McFarland, CNN, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Parking system plus, adaptive cruise control, and more.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021
  • All manner of Chevy driving assistance will be available, from adaptive cruise control to a head-up display to a rear-view camera, and so on.
    — Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Like adaptive cruise control, Super Cruise maintains a pre-set distance set from vehicles in front of it, a distance set by the driver.
    — cleveland, 9 Sep. 2023
  • On the road, the ID.5's Travel Assist adaptive cruise control keeps the car centered in its lane, adjusts to speed limits or bends, and maintains a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
    — Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, 24 May 2022
  • The wheel's spokes are packed with small switches and a pair of tiny touchpads that together operate the adaptive cruise control, gauge displays, and the central touchscreen.
    — Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 2 Nov. 2020
  • The Porsche Panamera Turbo S model sees a single change for the 2023 model year: adaptive cruise control is now standard on all trim levels.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The package will get you adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping allowing the car to essentially drive itself on the highway.
    — Christian De Looper, BGR, 3 June 2022
  • While it’s been left largely unchanged since its refresh in 2021, this year the biggest update is standard adaptive cruise control across all trim levels.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Standard, too, is adaptive cruise control for long interstate trips.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 Apr. 2021
  • For instance, adaptive cruise control isn't standard even on the Escalade's midlevel trims.
    — Ryan Zummallen, Star Tribune, 24 Feb. 2021
  • Both also offer adaptive cruise control, but it’s only standard on the Honda.
    — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 29 June 2022
  • The lack of standard adaptive cruise control — a $900 option — baffles me in a car with this level of price, performance and technology.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2022

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