Adaptive Cruise & Lane Assist: Myths Drivers Risk Believing

Modern driver-assistance systems like Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Centering Assist (LCA) have transformed highway driving, offering a glimpse into a future of reduced fatigue. In congested urban traffic, however, these systems face their ultimate test—a chaotic environment of sudden stops, erratic lane changes, and unpredictable pedestrians. Many drivers, lulled by the technology"s performance on open roads, develop dangerous misconceptions about its capabilities in stop-and-go traffic. Believing these myths doesn"t just risk a fender-bender; it creates a perfect storm for high-speed, multi-vehicle collisions in densely packed conditions.