Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an automated system that uses a radar that detects the distance between the vehicle and the one in front and automatically adjusts the car’s speed to maintain a safe following distance.
Once you set your desired speed, the ACC radar calculates the distance between vehicles and constantly changes the speed accordingly. If the radar detects an obstacle, obstruction, or a stopped car ahead, ACC will apply the brakes to prevent a collision without any driver intervention.
How accurate is ACC, and is it Safe to Use?
The ACC radar can detect objects up to 165 feet away with a two-second accuracy, maintained even when driving in the most demanding traffic conditions. So, on your next road trip, if you want reliable safety backup for long stretches of highway, Automatic Cruise Control is the co-pilot you want by your side.