Adaptive cruise control is an advanced form of cruise control that can increase or slow vehicle speeds to maintain a programmed distance from the car ahead set by the driver. Adaptive cruise control can work with other safety features like collision avoidance to come to a complete stop or traffic jam assistance to automate stop-and-go driving. See also ADAS and Level 1 Autonomous.
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