Drivers are just realising which cars have ‘hidden’ button to switch on high-tech system which helps you beat traffic
DRIVERS are just realising which cars have a “hidden” button to switch on a high-tech system which helps you beat traffic.
Almost all new vehicles come with features that promise to make driving easier, cheaper and more enjoyable.
And some have a type of advanced driver-assistance system that automatically adjusts the vehicle speed.
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is put in place to help vehicles maintain a following distance that is safe and within the speed limit.
While traditional cruise control works best for longer journeys on wide open roads such as motorways, ACC systems can also be great on busier roads with a lot of traffic.
It helps you to control your car’s speed automatically, by using a radar system at the front of the car that scans the path ahead for other vehicles.
To turn it on, you need to accelerate to your preferred speed and press the “set” button.
When the car in front slows down, your car will either do the same or alert you to hit the brakes.
ACC is one of the features insurance companies often look out for and can lead to lower premiums.
One of the main issues with using ACC is that it may not work properly in certain weather conditions like heavy rain or fog, if there is mud or snow on the sensors, or if roads are slippery.
They may also not function properly in tunnels.
Car models that have ACC include: Toyota Prius, BMW i5, Honda Accord, Subaru Impreza, Hyundai IONIQ6 and Mercedes EQE Sedan.
It comes as research by Auto Trader revealed just 47 per cent of drivers consider that owning an EV would fit in with their lifestyle.
Based on a poll of 4,000 drivers across the UK, the latest Road to 2030 report found fewer than half of drivers are currently willing to embrace electric cars.