cruise control

noun

1. a system, available for some automobiles, motorcycles, etc., that automatically maintains a vehicle's speed by taking control of the accelerator.

cruise control

noun

1. a system in a road vehicle that automatically maintains a selected speed until cancelled

Example Sentences

Many everyday devices, like thermostats and cruise control, utilize linear controllers -- which use simple rules to direct a system to a desired value.

From Science Daily

Both also offer a robust set of driver assistance features including lane keeping assistance, blind-spot warning and adaptive cruise control.

From Seattle Times

Level 1, the most basic, relates to vehicles with features such as cruise control, while Level 5 is a fully-automated vehicle that can operate under any conditions and in any situation.

From BBC

It seemed that goal would prove the difference as Celtic were in cruise control, but Aberdeen's substitutes prompted a late rally.

From BBC

One idea is to segment it into levels in the same way that carmakers try to benchmark the path between cruise control and fully self-driving vehicles.

From Seattle Times