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Facts about Cruise Control System
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Many automakers recommend disabling cruise control on wet or icy roads, as the system cannot detect reduced tire traction.
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Cruise control systems disengage automatically when the driver presses the brake pedal, restoring manual control of the vehicle's speed.
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A basic cruise control system works by using a throttle actuator controlled by an electronic or vacuum-based mechanism to maintain a driver-set speed without pedal input.
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Adaptive cruise control, an advanced version of the system, uses radar or laser sensors to automatically maintain a safe following distance from vehicles ahead.
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The modern cruise control system was invented by Ralph Teetor, a blind engineer, and first offered as a commercial option by Chrysler in 1958.