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adaptive cruise control

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Adaptive cruise control helps the car keep a safe gap from the vehicle in front by automatically speeding up or slowing down.

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Adaptive cruise control automatically adjusts a vehicle’s speed to maintain a safe distance from the car ahead, using radar or camera sensors.

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