It is currently 29 Mar 2024, 16:22
Rod wrote:I wonder if all cars were fitted with radar it would have prevented the 20car pile up on the A40 this morning?
Rod
Rod wrote:That's very true you should drive suitably to the prevailing conditions.
But perhaps some early warning might have helped?
Rod
RogerS wrote:Out of curiosity, where do you guys put your right foot when using CC ? I tend to put mine flat on the floor which isn't a great idea, I know but hovering it over the brake pedal seems to be a bit of a strain. Mind you, I only have CC on when I know I can drive with sensible gaps between the car in front.
Andyp wrote:RogerS wrote:Out of curiosity, where do you guys put your right foot when using CC ? I tend to put mine flat on the floor which isn't a great idea, I know but hovering it over the brake pedal seems to be a bit of a strain. Mind you, I only have CC on when I know I can drive with sensible gaps between the car in front.
On traffic free motorways my right foot is all over the place tapping to the music and generally trying to stave off numb bum syndrome. At other times it just hovers.
Rod wrote:My left foot is permanently parked (on a foot rest), my right foot hovers but when things are very quiet, planted on the floor.
I try to adjust the gap by the +/- control on the steering wheel before resorting to the brake or accelerator pedals, which switches CC off. But can press Res which re- engages CC and accelerates the car to the set speed. I suppose radar does that automatically?
Rod
Robert wrote:Rod wrote:My left foot is permanently parked (on a foot rest), my right foot hovers but when things are very quiet, planted on the floor.
I try to adjust the gap by the +/- control on the steering wheel before resorting to the brake or accelerator pedals, which switches CC off. But can press Res which re- engages CC and accelerates the car to the set speed. I suppose radar does that automatically?
Rod
I do the same with my feet.
The active cruise control will drive at the set speed unless something comes in front of you. Then it will maintain a safe distance (you have options in settings for how big the distance is but none are unsafe close). If you are at speed and someone overtakes then pulls in front the car does not slow down if the gap continues to increase - even if they are 'too close' when they pull in front. If they slow down so the gap is not increasing (ie a really annoying driver) then the car will slow and restore the gap.
Change to a lane with nothing in front and the car accelerates back to set speed.
This one resumes speed at a sensible rate. my previous car saw resume as an order to race back to speed.
RogerS wrote:Scotsman's Fifth..excellent for improving MPG but not fitted to CC as standard !
Out of curiosity, where do you guys put your right foot when using CC ? I tend to put mine flat on the floor which isn't a great idea, I know but hovering it over the brake pedal seems to be a bit of a strain. Mind you, I only have CC on when I know I can drive with sensible gaps between the car in front.
Andyp wrote:Interesting that Erich's CC will apply the brakes to reduce speed. Mine certainly does not do that.
Andyp wrote:Interesting that Erich's CC will apply the brakes to reduce speed. Mine certainly does not do that.
Rod wrote:On the Defensive Driving courses I've been on, we were advised to double the 2 second gap to allow you to brake safely and slower so the tail gater doesn't smash into your rear end.
Rod wrote:In practice I've found it better to move over when safe and let the tail-gater annoy the car in front.
Rod wrote:......
Most of the queues on busy, unhindered roads are caused by the stop/start driving of cars who are too close to each other. This causes a ripple effect which results in vehicles coming to a complete stop. If cars drove with decent gaps, allowing more gentle braking or even just throttling off the ripple effect wouldn't happen and smooth traffic flows achieved.
Rod
Pinch wrote:.....One of many types of drivers which annoy me intently are the 'middle lane drivers'.
RogerS wrote:Pinch wrote:.....One of many types of drivers which annoy me intently are the 'middle lane drivers'.
Totally agree. The Govt wanted to crack down on this. Only trouble is no-one remembered to tell the Govt that you actually need to have traffic police to do this. The Imp of Perversity would have me drive one of these up behind them.
Through the rear window, lift, and remove.
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