Cruise
Control
Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely at
a
steady speed.
So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
slippery roads.
On
such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control on slippery roads.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
With cruise control, you can maintain
a
speed
of
about
25
mph
(40
km/h)
or more without keeping your foot
on
the
accelerator.
This
can really help on long trips.
Cruise control does
not
work at speeds below
25
mph
(40
km/h).
When you apply your brake, the cruise control shuts
off.
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