While driving, you use the adaptive cruise control (ACC). The speed is set to 100 km/h. What must you be prepared for before entering a bend in the road?

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is a driver assistance system that helps maintain a set speed and, when necessary, adjusts speed to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. However, ACC systems generally do not detect road curves or adjust speed automatically for bends in the road. This means that when approaching a curve, the ACC might maintain or even increase the set speed (such as 100 km/h) unless you intervene, especially if there is no slower vehicle in front.

Therefore, as a driver, you must always be prepared to adapt your speed to the road situation before you enter a curve. Relying only on the ACC isn’t safe, because it may not reduce your speed for bends. You did well by selecting the two correct answers: the system might cause the vehicle to accelerate, and you are responsible for reducing speed to match the road conditions. The ACC will not alert you to reduce speed for a curve, so driver attention and proactive speed adjustment are essential.

For any similar situation, remember: always monitor the route ahead and be ready to override the cruise control to ensure safe speeds in curves or complex road sections.