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Turbineguy

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1. Having a comfy car with good sound helps.

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Mon Oct 14, 2024, 07:01 AM

Oct 14

Mine has the adaptive cruise control. I set it for the speed limit and let the car do the work of accelerating and stopping. I only have to interact when another car merges slowly.

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Recently I've discovered that driving in clogged up traffic, creeping along a few feet at the time, on an interstate, [View all] raccoon Oct 14 OP

Having a comfy car with good sound helps. Turbineguy Oct 14 #1

that sounds great! raccoon Oct 14 #2

I'd never heard of adaptive speed controls before, what a great thing! lark Oct 14 #7

OMG. I wish I could afford a new car with that feature. I keep reading about the new cars and all their bells and ratchiweenie Oct 14 #9

I am 73 SilverDawg Oct 14 #3

I'm 75, a lot of things wear me out... Joinfortmill Oct 14 #4

You just described me perfectly! PittBlue Oct 14 #5

I try to relax and enjoy the safety of it Easterncedar Oct 14 #6

Agree totally. marked50 Oct 14 #8

Even in the late 80's, when we were RV'ing marybourg Oct 14 #11

Good advice. marked50 Oct 14 #12

I live in the foothills, and my drive to either large city is 50 miles. usonian Oct 14 #10

I'm 76 and I still drive a stick, if that is encouraging. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 14 #13