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Cruise Control UsageViews : 10558 Replies : 79Users Viewing This Thread : |
View Poll Results: When do you use cruise control? | |||
In 30mph zones | 14 | 5.22% | |
In 40mph zones | 20 | 7.46% | |
In 50 mph zones | 39 | 14.55% | |
Only on motorways | 98 | 36.57% | |
In all zones including motorways | 136 | 50.75% | |
I don't use cruise control | 23 | 8.58% | |
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May 31st, 2014, 21:40 | #1 |
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Cruise Control Usage
Hi All
I just wondered how many of you use cruise control for your daily driving. I for example have started using it in 30,40,50 Zones as well as motorways and braking to slow I understand this is less economical as instead of releasing the accelerator to slow down you are braking, wasting fuel. Also does the engine management rev more than you would naturally to maintain a contstant speed, using more fuel? I just like giving my feet a rest and relaxing back into my comfy volvo seats if the road is quiet ;-) I just wondered how many of you use it and in what situations really? Last edited by jay87; May 31st, 2014 at 21:49. |
May 31st, 2014, 22:19 | #2 |
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I use it in all zones, but knock it off when anticipating braking (0 button), so it can't be much less economical.
But, it's more than made up for by being more economical whilst running.
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May 31st, 2014, 22:44 | #3 | |
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When slowing down hit the 0 button as Father Ted suggests just like you would ease off the throttle. The car then goes into overrun and shuts off the fuel supply = none used. Not sure how the car would "rev more"? In my car 2000rpm in 6th = 80mph, doesn't matter if I'm pressing the pedal or the electrickery is doing the business 80mph = 2000rpm.
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May 31st, 2014, 23:22 | #4 |
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I also use it whenever possible, principally as a means to avoid speeding tickets! Setting CC to a tiny smidgen over the limit tends to placate the impatient tailgaters, whilst also avoiding penalties.
It does however increase fuel consumption as it prevents the car from 'using' the hills. Driving along an undulating road, optimum economy would be achieved by allowing the car to speed on on the downhills, gathering momentum, and then to slow on the uphills as then momentum is spent, then repeat again gathering speed down into the next valley, and so on. |
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May 31st, 2014, 23:33 | #5 |
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Placing speed cameras at the bottom of each dip in the Scottish Borders stops the practice of saving fuel and the environment over less than perfectly flat countryside. Speed is bad...repeat ad nauseum.
Also, I recently did a speed awareness course. The state of the roads and pot holes is not a cause for concern. For the time a wheel is not in contact with the road due to the shocking state of the surfaces is not considered a road safety issue. It's the Daily Mail so take your Gaviscon before clicking... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...MILE-road.html
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May 31st, 2014, 23:47 | #6 |
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I use cruise control everywhere possible and alter it for the required zone I'm entering, the car will alter speed to follow the new limit set.
Looking forward to playing with adaptive cruise full time from next week |
Jun 1st, 2014, 00:13 | #7 |
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Thanks for this guys, it's really helpful
I don't use the O button currently just cruise, then set, so will bare that in mind when approaching slower traffic to allow the engine to gradually lose speed I do feel much more relaxed with it set at the speed limit, and as you say you've got the reassurance that you're not going to get stung by a speed camera! Tailgaters can tailgate on |
Jun 1st, 2014, 00:28 | #8 |
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Hello
I don't have a "0" button - my 13 year old V70 has stalk controls with a rocker switch marked +/-. I touch either to activate the control, and then the car holds the speed. I touch either the brake or clutch pedal to disengage, or I can use the rocker to increase or decrease speed. It's an absolute godsend on the A14 past Cambridge, where there are average speed cameras for miles. It's also been superb in roadworks. I just don't have to worry about my speed. It is especially reassuring because according to my phone's satnav, my speedo is 3mph too fast. So, when the needle hits 70 and I activate the control, I know I'm doing 67mph! Wish more people had it/used it. Really frustrating to be overtaken (usually by an Audi) only to have to pull out to pass it a couple of minutes later.
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Jun 1st, 2014, 00:32 | #9 |
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My CC is getting some right welly lately with the pesky 50mph limit on M62 from castleford to rothwell,
Use it when towing aswell to stop me straying over 60 on motorway aswell
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Jun 1st, 2014, 01:07 | #10 |
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In fact, you could actually see pot holes as a safely feature. For the time your wheel is not in contact with the road it is not propelling you forward to greater speeds and killing everyone.
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