Can Adaptive Cruise Control Make Turns?
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Adaptive cruise control does not have the capability to make turns, therefore it cannot make turns. Here is more information about adaptive cruise control: 1. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an intelligent automatic control system that evolved from existing cruise control technology. During vehicle operation, a distance sensor (radar) installed at the front of the vehicle continuously scans the road ahead, while wheel speed sensors collect speed signals. 2. Adaptive cruise control can also be referred to as active cruise control. Similar to traditional cruise control, this system includes a radar sensor, digital signal processor, and control module.
I've used adaptive cruise control many times, and I find it quite effortless as it automatically adjusts speed to maintain distance. For example, on straight highway sections, it follows the car ahead well, but when encountering curves, it doesn't turn at all—it only focuses on the preceding car's speed. Once I tried trusting it on a curve, and the car nearly went straight off the road, almost causing an accident. Fortunately, I turned the steering wheel in time. ACC is primarily designed for longitudinal control and doesn't involve lateral steering. Some advanced models now combine lane-keeping assist to achieve partial turning functionality, but pure ACC can't do this. The safety recommendation is to always take manual control during turns—don't expect ACC to handle it. Also, regularly check and clean the sensors to avoid misjudging road conditions and compromising safety.
