Safety Tip ?

Happy Monkey · 02-15-2006, 11:34 AM

I think the idea is that the wheels start spinning real fast when they have no traction, and then when they gain traction the car lurches forward. Sounds reasonable, but I'm no expert.

glatt · 02-15-2006, 11:48 AM

I don't buy it.

There is feedback from the speedo to maintain the proper speed. As soon as the car got traction again, the cruise control would go back to normal.

02-15-2006, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

I don't buy it.

There is feedback from the speedo to maintain the proper speed. As soon as the car got traction again, the cruise control would go back to normal.

Actually, wouldn't the cruise control just turn itself off? I know it does if you apply more gas to accelerate. Is cruise control dependent on the gas pedal or brakes being hit or is it how fast the wheels are spinning? I know if I have cruise control on and I start climbing a steep grade in my little 4 banger, the cruise control turns itself off without my doing anything.

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02-15-2006, 11:48 AM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I don't buy it. There is feedback from the speedo to maintain the proper speed. As soon as the car got traction again, the cruise control would go back to normal.

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