cruise control

American  

noun

1. a system, available for some automobiles, motorcycles, etc., that automatically maintains a vehicle's speed by taking control of the accelerator.

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cruise control British  

noun

1. a system in a road vehicle that automatically maintains a selected speed until cancelled

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cruise control

In vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping capabilities, third-party devices like Comma.ai’s work by taking control of the steering, braking and powertrain functions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Autopilot assists, much like cruise control and lane-keeping functions in a car.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Brett Doyle maintains a meticulous spreadsheet of the latest automotive tech—electronic door handles, massive touch screens, cruise control that automatically goes with the flow of traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

Having broken the Southern Section record in the 400 meters six days earlier in 51.98, Adams put it in cruise control to win her heat in 53.53, the fastest qualifying mark.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026

They were heading along what looked like an interstate highway, with the cruise control set to an even sixty-five.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

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