When you are driving down the interstate, you are probably taking advantage of cruise control, and if you aren’t, we definitely recommend it. Cruise control is an excellent tool if it is used effectively. As a professional truck driver, it is important to learn how to take full advantage of cruise control to use it well and safely.
Cruise Control Saves Fuel
If you are utilizing cruise control effectively, this can definitely help with saving fuel in your truck. Setting your speed with cruise control allows your truck to maintain a consistent speed over a long distance. Keep this constant speed allows you to save more fuel in the long run, and it can also help you avoid the temptation to speed.
Legal Proof of Speed
It is important to have legal proof of the speed you were traveling in case of an accident. Setting your cruise control a little below the posted speed limit gives you plenty of space between you and the truck in front of you and allows other vehicles to easily pass you without incident.
If you do happen to be involved in an accident, the ECM of your truck will have recorded your speed on cruise control which indicates you were legally within the speed limit. This can be one of the most important pieces of information when the accident is being investigated.
Cruise Control Can be Dangerous
It is important to understand that cruise control can also be dangerous depending on the weather conditions. Cruise control is only intended for use in ideal weather conditions; it should never be used when the roads are icy, during rain or snowstorms, or when it is windy. All of these weather conditions require an alert driver who is in control of their truck.
Closing
Cruise control is a great option to have in your truck and has many benefits! Cruise control will help you save fuel and has many safety benefits. Just make sure you are aware of what situations can be dangerous to use cruise control in.
Here at Fremont Contract Carriers, our drivers safety is always our top priority. Consider driving for FCC today!