How much does cruise control actually consume?
Cruise control is a handy system in some cars that allows you to maintain a constant speed at the push of a button. It is ideal when you have a long drive ahead of you and want to give your feet some rest. But, does cruise control really consume less fuel? We are happy to explain.
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The answer is indeed: yes. Cruise control does consume less fuel.
That’s because cruise control eliminates small variations in speed that do occur when you accelerate manually. Thanks to the driving system, you drive at a constant speed, braking less and accelerating less. Moreover, external conditions such as wind resistance do not affect cruise control. As a result, these factors contribute to more efficient fuel consumption and savings, especially when you want to maintain a constant speed on the motorway, among others.
In addition, the system not only contributes to fuel efficiency, you also drive more comfortably and it counteracts fatigue on long journeys. Finally, when using cruise control, you also exhibit more environmentally conscious driving behaviour. After all, by braking and accelerating less, you emit less CO2.
However, it is important to stress that cruise control is no substitute for attentive driving. Drivers should always remain alert, especially in situations where cruise control has limitations, such as in heavy city traffic, in heavy rain or in freezing weather.
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