Is driving on the highway tiring without cruise control?

[StAlivia]

Whether with or without cruise control, driving on the highway for extended periods can be tiring. Here are detailed explanations about it: 1. Explanation one: Fatigued driving is highly likely to cause traffic accidents. It refers to the phenomenon where drivers experience physiological and psychological dysfunction after prolonged continuous driving, resulting in objectively diminished driving skills. 2. Explanation two: Drivers with poor or insufficient sleep quality are prone to fatigue due to a lack of endogenous oxygen during long hours of driving. 3. Explanation three: The new traffic regulations impose stricter penalties for fatigued driving. Once caught for fatigued driving, 12 points will be deducted from the driver's license.

[OwenLee]

Driving on the highway without cruise control can be really tiring. Even as a young person, I feel foot soreness and leg numbness after driving for a while. Think about it—you have to keep pressing the accelerator pedal constantly on the highway, manually controlling the speed, which is so annoying. In traffic jams, it’s even worse with repeated acceleration and deceleration, leaving you sore all over in less than two hours. Cruise control helps maintain a steady speed automatically, freeing up your right foot so you can focus on the road or enjoy some music. Without it, muscle tension and fatigue build up quickly, compromising safety. For long-distance driving, I’d recommend either using cruise control or making frequent stops at rest areas to stretch and stay energized—only then can you truly enjoy the trip!

[SanNadia]

As a middle-aged person constantly on the go, driving on highways without cruise control is exhausting. Having to keep my foot firmly on the accelerator not only leads to distraction over time but also causes knee soreness. Cruise control is a real energy-saver – once the speed is set, I can relax my legs, chat, or drink something to stay alert. Without it on busy highways or long trips, I'd have to constantly adjust my foot position, doubling the fatigue and affecting concentration. My advice is to plan breaks during the journey, stretching every half hour, or simply opt for a car with cruise control to make driving easier and more efficient.

[ArianaAnn]

Driving for many years without cruise control on highways is manageable but tiring. Manual control allows me to adapt flexibly to road conditions and adjust speed more proactively. However, on longer trips exceeding three hours, my legs feel like lead, and my ankles get uncomfortably tense. Cruise control isn't a must, but it does reduce fatigue, especially in traffic jams where it saves effort. My trick is to take more frequent breaks—don't push through. Safe driving is more important than anything. Without cruise control, just pay extra attention to pacing and comfort while driving, and don't let fatigue ruin the fun.