[Rubbond]

I couldn't agree more.
Cruise control is fine if driving on a deserted highway in the States, just
to avoid speeding tickets, but in any kind of traffic, I find it gives a
feeling as if one is sitting on the back of a motorcycle. Totally without
control, even at the same speed one would normally be driving, with one foot
hovering over the brake pedal (right foot of course). I've just discovered
that tapping the "reset" knob on the steering wheel gives a slighly less
pronounced jolt than using the brake pedal.
I don't think cruise control actually saves fuel, slowing down going
downhill, and then accelerating like mad up a slight incline.
Like ABS, it just adds weight to the car, cost, and more things to go wrong.
For a decent sized car, I don't think that mileage has actually improved
since the 1930's, due mainly to weight increase, but I stand to be corrected
on this.
Just me being grumpy again.
Andrew.