Re: Speed limiters

On 06/07/2024 22:38, Don Y wrote:

On 7/6/2024 10:21 AM, Jeroen Belleman wrote:

On 7/6/24 18:59, Don Y wrote:

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Most US cars won't allow the cruise control to be set below, e.g., 40MPH.
I think the reasoning is that you should be actively controling the
vehicle in those settings where regulators have decided the speed limit
should be low.
[...]

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That's just where cruise control is useful! In cars with automatic
gearboxes, it's not easy to maintain constant speed without keeping
an eye on the speed dial all the time, while you should be watching
the road instead!
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With manual gear boxes, it's much easier.

 I suspect cruise control is to avoid becoming "velocitized"; drifting
into a less aware state due to the monotony of highway driving.
(anyone who has drive across Kansas would understand)

We don't get much chance to use cruise control in the UK, as the roads aren't long enough and are too busy. I did use it when driving in Canada from Edmonton to Jasper a few years ago. Now that's a boring drive - endless miles of high trees either side of the road. It was very tempting to tip the driver's seat back, put my feet up on the dash, and have a sleep for a couple of hours! I found using the cruise control the opposite of what you suggest; I didn't even need have to make minor adjustments with the pressure of my foot on the gas pedal.
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Jeff