Re: Speed limiters

On Sun, 7 Jul 2024 09:00:06 -0700, Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid>
wrote:

So, it really only shares the user interface with the cruise control;
the function is different.

It's all software anyway, but yes, that's essentially true. I adjust
the speed with the same buttons, and engage and disengage them with
the same button.

In a sense, the two modes do the exact opposite: The cruise control
maintains a minimum speed, but allows you to go faster, while the
limiter holds a maximum speed, and allows you to go slower.

There are newer "collision avoidance" systems that will actively brake
if they sense you're approaching an object with which you may collide.

Mine does that. It will first beep loudly, and if I don't fix the
situation myself, it will (or should; I have not tested it) apply
brakes.

Newer cruise controls will adaptively adjust speed to prevent you from
creeping up the backside of the vehicle in front of you.

Mine does that too. It is very useful. My previous car had cruise
control, but not adaptive. Those are essentially useful only when you
are alone on the road.
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