Whats your views and facts on weather using cruise control on the wet is a safe option or not???
Regards
Kezngaz.
macka17 said
10:52 PM Jul 16, 2017
ZERO. ZERO. and ZERO.
NADA
ZILCH.
NOPE.
There's a word called "control"
You ain't got much of that if you lose it with Autopilot on in the wet believe me.
Please don't. or we'll scrape you off the side of some building.
I only ever use it in Traffic control. Built up areas.
Apart from that. "I" Vary my throttle and speed to suit whatever.
Much more economical.
Yuglamron said
08:20 AM Jul 17, 2017
I'm with Macka on this one. Even the companies who are supposed to build the safest cars on the road advise against Cruise control in the wet.
You could go on and on about Aquaplaning and Stability control and all the other driver's aides these days but the bottom line is they are not safe in the wet.
Foot attached to a brain is the best in the wet.
Ron-D said
08:26 AM Jul 17, 2017
Maybe it's just me but I don't like using cruise control while towing the van it feels hard on the gearbox ...
Aus-Kiwi said
09:41 AM Jul 17, 2017
I use it when going for a pee . Gahahaha Was a good movie . Lol no don't use it !! Tends to hold higher gears . When towing it's not the best option ! In wet there's no engine braking till you brake or hit the C.C lever . Besides you should in total control when towing in the wet !!!
macka17 said
02:55 PM Jul 17, 2017
Besides you should in total control when towing in the wet !!!
KiWi.
I thort we supposed to be in full control
ALLLLLLLLL. The time.
Chuckle.
Well, Some of us anyway. I vary.
Hey Jim said
09:05 PM Jul 17, 2017
Jim
Aus-Kiwi said
08:41 PM Jul 18, 2017
Maka yes .. it's text .. but often people are not paying FULL attention . Just steering ...
SouthernComfort said
08:45 AM Jul 23, 2017
IMHO cruise control can be a scary device, in fact is it very crude technology. As others have said, better that you're the one in control. Most vehicle manufacturers also specifically state it shouldn't be used for towing as the changed dynamics of load require a different gearing habit to protect the trans. Personally I'd never use CC when towing, and/or in the wet, and/or in the dark.
-- Edited by SouthernComfort on Sunday 23rd of July 2017 11:02:07 AM
aussietraveller said
05:34 PM Jul 24, 2017
Never have and never will when towing in the wet or dry, I am a firm believer in having full control over my rig all the time.
stoney123 said
05:44 PM Aug 13, 2017
with cruise ctrl you have retrain your brain and foot where the brake pedal is.
Hi all.
Whats your views and facts on weather using cruise control on the wet is a safe option or not???
Regards
Kezngaz.
NADA
ZILCH.
NOPE.
There's a word called "control"
You ain't got much of that if you lose it with Autopilot on in the wet believe me.
Please don't. or we'll scrape you off the side of some building.
I only ever use it in Traffic control. Built up areas.
Apart from that. "I" Vary my throttle and speed to suit whatever.
Much more economical.
I'm with Macka on this one. Even the companies who are supposed to build the safest cars on the road advise against Cruise control in the wet.
You could go on and on about Aquaplaning and Stability control and all the other driver's aides these days but the bottom line is they are not safe in the wet.
Foot attached to a brain is the best in the wet.
Maybe it's just me but I don't like using cruise control while towing the van it feels hard on the gearbox ...
KiWi.
I thort we supposed to be in full control
ALLLLLLLLL. The time.
Chuckle.
Well, Some of us anyway. I vary.
Jim
IMHO cruise control can be a scary device, in fact is it very crude technology. As others have said, better that you're the one in control. Most vehicle manufacturers also specifically state it shouldn't be used for towing as the changed dynamics of load require a different gearing habit to protect the trans. Personally I'd never use CC when towing, and/or in the wet, and/or in the dark.
-- Edited by SouthernComfort on Sunday 23rd of July 2017 11:02:07 AM