Speed limits, first and foremost, are a safety measure. Generally, the faster a vehicle travels, the more difficult it is to control, so tragic accidents can befall those who see fit to disregard these limits. Consistent driving, you might say, is safe driving, and this is what the concept of cruise control is all about: reaching a certain speed, activating the system, and allowing your vehicle to maintain that speed automatically.
In today’s cars, cruise control is often an as-standard sort of feature rather than a convenient novelty or a luxury. While the technology will differ from manufacturer to manufacturer and model to model, Acura has developed its own Adaptive Cruise Control.
The system is adaptive as it doesn’t just concern the speed of your vehicle. It can also monitor how close cars ahead are and keep a predetermined distance away from them. This system can be activated at up to 95 mph, and the driver can determine the space they wish to be left between themselves and the vehicle ahead by inputting their desired following interval (by pressing the Interval button a corresponding number of times). The Multi-Information display will show the distance selected, though the exact distance this corresponds to will be different depending on the Acura model you’re driving.
All Acuras have Adaptive Cruise Control by default, which can be invaluable for keeping road users safe.
