Although adaptive cruise control does much to alleviate the driver's work behind the wheel, it does not make a car self-driving. The driver must remain alert and in control for any of the ...

How does adaptive cruise control work? ACC systems use cameras, sensors and radar technology — or a combination of the three — to monitor the distance between your car and the car in front of you.

The Jeep Wrangler is equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control, an advanced feature that enhances driving convenience by automatically maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. The Jeep ...

The basic function of cruise control remains unchanged today, although many modern cars now have adaptive cruise control that can help maintain a steady distance from the car in front.

Upon hitting the adaptive cruise control button, a display says "hands-free,"—and drivers can take their hands off the wheel. From there, the car just drives by itself.

Cruise control is more than just a feature car reviewers and dealers mention in passing while discussing a vehicle. Invented ...

To activate the cruise control you should accelerate to the speed you want your car to travel at, and then press the set button. Many systems let the driver adjust the distance between their car ...

Two Volkswagen Tiguan owners told the Times of London about problems with adaptive cruise control. "I thought the car was trying to kill me," said one man, whose car tried to accelerate to 100 ...

Petrol and diesel owners have been told they can "save fuel" by pressing this button. Motorists who have a cruise control button in their car need to activate it by switching on the system on the ...

Newer cars have adaptive cruise control. It can slow your car down if it senses the car in front of you slowing down, then speed up again when it's safe to do so. More from CBS News ...

Instead, the adaptive cruise control tries to slow the car down “using only propulsion torque,” which sounds like the drivetrain’s regenerative braking, instead of the hydraulic brakes.