What is the difference between adaptive cruise control and cruise control?

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LaSerenity
07/30/25 1:19am
The differences between cruise control and adaptive cruise control lie in their applicable road conditions and functionalities, as detailed below: Applicable road conditions differ: Cruise control is suitable for well-maintained roads with light traffic, such as highways; adaptive cruise control is suitable for highways and can also be used in urban road conditions. Functionalities differ: Cruise control relies solely on the driver's manual operation in emergencies; adaptive cruise control can maintain the vehicle's longitudinal movement and, in the event of a collision risk, will alert the driver and actively intervene with braking. Vehicles are equipped with cruise speed control buttons, visible on the steering wheel, which can be used to adjust the distance from the vehicle ahead. If rest is needed, the foot should be placed on the right edge of the accelerator pedal to prevent accidental acceleration, ensuring safety. Cruise control, abbreviated as CCS, can be found in both manual and automatic transmission vehicles. It maintains the speed set by the driver, eliminating the need to press the accelerator pedal, allowing the vehicle to travel at a constant speed. Adaptive cruise control is more intelligent, enabling the vehicle to brake and adjust speed automatically based on road conditions. Cruise control typically operates within a speed range of 30KM-150KM, varying by vehicle model, and is not a standardized value. However, this feature is not suitable and can be dangerous in current traffic conditions. Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is exclusive to automatic transmission vehicles, as it does not maintain a constant speed but adjusts speed dynamically, requiring an automatic transmission. Adaptive cruise control is categorized into: standard adaptive cruise control (simple speed control) and full-speed adaptive cruise control (intelligent driving). Adaptive cruise control is semi-autonomous driving, where the vehicle's speed is set to a fixed value, slowing down appropriately when a vehicle is detected ahead and accelerating back to the preset speed after overtaking. It also includes a follow-car system (available in vehicles with full-speed adaptive cruise control and L2 autonomous driving capabilities). Adaptive cruise control is more advanced than cruise control, incorporating additional components such as a digital information processor, radar sensor, and control module, making it more intelligent.
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