How can you manually override an activated cruise control system?

To manually override an activated cruise control system, you can use two methods: braking and accelerating.

Braking is essential because it immediately disengages the cruise control, allowing you to slow down as needed for safety. Accelerating can also override the system temporarily, enabling you to increase speed beyond the set limit without deactivating the cruise control.

Steering alone does not affect the cruise control system; it primarily assists with navigation. Therefore, to effectively and safely control your vehicle while cruise control is engaged, you must use both braking and accelerating in appropriate situations, which aligns with German traffic regulations emphasizing safe driving practices.