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basic cruise control but the speed maintained is controlled by radar sensors. the car decelerates when a slower vehicle pulls in front and the accelerates when the road is clear.

ANSWER: above is not quite right it does provide a safety margin of distance from an object. I will accelerate but only to the previous set speed.

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