• Nouveau_Burnswick@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Why would to need cruise control under 40kph?

      The very fact it is signed so low should be a signal to the driver that this is an area which requires an increase in attention paid to surroundings.

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        1 year ago

        Because otherwise you’ll likely end up either speeding or constantly staring at the speedo…

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          1 year ago

          Perhaps that is a driving habit that needs to change? 20mph is a maximum, not a minimum. If you drive with ±3mph variance, target 17.

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        1 year ago

        You answered your own question. So I can concentrate on my surroundings rather then having to try to precisely control the speed of a car that’s not in TCC lockup.

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          1 year ago

          You don’t have to precisely control the speed, just keep it between 0-20mph. Your speed should be dynamic based on what is coming up anyways. Are you just turning on cruise control from the intersection and leaving it until you brake the next time?

          I have never even considered using cruise control on anything other than a highway. Am I the one driving wrong?

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          1 year ago

          Skill issue! I have no problem maintaining low speeds in my car lol. Honestly, for the safety of those around you, please take a driving course so you can safely practice driving at low speeds.

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        1 year ago

        I envy your commitment to saving fuel. I would be on the gas in 2nd so I don’t have to faff around changing down when I hit a hill or have to slow down for whatever reason.