What Is Cruise Control?

Frankie Rogers 04/18/2024 8:00am

Cruise control is a system that allows the driver to set their car to drive at a specific speed. The driver selects the speed, then takes their foot off the accelerator, and the vehicle will cruise at the set speed. To deactivate, the driver can tap the brakes or disengage the system. The benefits of using the cruise control feature are better fuel efficiency and reduced foot fatigue during long drives. See also Adaptive Cruise Control.

Frankie Rogers

I’ve been with Kelley Blue Book since 2006. Today I’m involved with content production, asset management, vehicle procurement, content inventory and metrics, and occasionally writing vehicle-to-vehicle comparisons and long-term updates. In my spare time, I drive a 1970 Chevrolet Camaro that's been a slow restoration project. For trips to the local Home Depot, I drive a 1970 Chevrolet C20.
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