This blog post could saves lives and thousands of dollars in property damage.

Have you ever considered the number of high-tech items and creature comforts that are on many Honda and Acura vehicles that have not been around very long?  These items include anti-lock brakes, power windows, power door locks, bluetooth technology, dual climate control, heated seats, navigation, back-up cameras, bumper sensors,……..and CRUISE CONTROL.

Cruise Control is a wonderful thing, especially on long trips. Back in November of 2007, I had the priveledge of driving a 2007 Acura RL back from Orlando, Florida to our dealership on I-24, just east of Nashville. During this 680 mile trip, I did use the cruise control and this particular vehicle had a sensor in the front grill that would even measure the distance of the vehicle in front of the RL and match the speed of the lead vehicle. If  I was too close, this 2007 Acura RL could even brake without me actually having to touch the brake pedal. This was cruise control on a velvet pillow.

Cruise control on Honda and Acura vehicles is a great thing….But our service department wants to warn all drivers on all makes and models of vehicles, to only use cruise control on dry road conditions.

The reason to only use cruise control on dry road conditions is because if the vehicle starts to lose traction while cruise control is set, whether in a hydro-plane situation or on an icy surface, the vehicle will automatically try to maintain the set speed and then when it gets traction, the vehicle will accelerate very rapidly and could cause the driver to lose control. This scenario happens very quickly and there are many drivers who have learned this as a result of a car accident.

At Accurate Automotive and Accurate Auto Sales, we value our customers and regardless of whether you come into our dealership here in Nashville, Tennessee for car maintenance on your Honda and Acura vehicles, or purchase a Honda or Acura vehicle from our used car department, or just periodically visit our website to learn a little more information about Honda and Acura vehicles, that you may not have seen anywhere else…That makes you are our valued customer.

On wet road conditions, be safe…..Please do not use your cruise control.