How to Use adaptive cruise control in a Sentence

adaptive cruise control

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  • An adaptive cruise control system is optional and is functional at speeds of up to 130 mph.
    — Nathan Bomey, USA TODAY, 15 June 2018
  • At four seconds before the crash, the Tesla began speeding up because there was no car in front of it to trigger adaptive cruise control.
    — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 7 June 2018
  • About 20 years ago, carmakers started offering adaptive cruise control systems on their high-end cars.
    — Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, 8 June 2018
  • Autopilot includes adaptive cruise control and can automatically change lanes to pass cars on a freeway with a flick of the turn signal.
    — Russ Mitchell, latimes.com, 7 June 2018
  • Standard driving features also include adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warning and surround-view cameras.
    — James Raia, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
  • The Levante includes stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, making bumper-to-bumper traffic much less infuriating.
    — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 8 June 2018
  • According to the report, the Tesla was following another car on the highway with the adaptive cruise control setting on.
    — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 7 June 2018
  • To operate, activate the adaptive cruise control for the usual set-speed function with automatic braking.
    — Scott Sturgis, Philly.com, 22 June 2018
  • Options: Additional safety gear, like adaptive cruise control, and trailering package.
    — Al Haas, Philly.com, 28 June 2018
  • That means forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 15 June 2018
  • 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
  • Finally, keep in mind that adaptive cruise control is a driver aid.
    — Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2019
  • 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
  • And more technology is now stored in the front bumper from parking sensors to cameras and adaptive cruise control.
    — Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati.com, 29 July 2019
  • 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
  • Edmunds found the Chevy’s adaptive cruise control easy to operate, and the system kept up with traffic without leaving a large gap between the car in front.
    — Alex Nishimoto, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Features like adaptive cruise control support that, but liberal use of hard black plastic interior trim says otherwise.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024

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