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REGULATION VITESSE [1 record]

Record 1 2015-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Control Systems (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

An automatic speed keeping at a driver-defined level, using on-board equipment.

OBS

In "adaptive" or "intelligent" cruise control (also called "longitudinal control"), safe headway is maintained with the vehicle in front. "Cooperative" adaptive cruise control uses input from other vehicles.

OBS

cruise control: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de commande (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Maintien automatique d'une vitesse définie par le conducteur, à l'aide d'un équipement embarqué.

OBS

La régulation de vitesse «adaptative» ou «intelligente» (appelée aussi «régulation longitudinale») tient compte de l'intervalle de sécurité avec le véhicule qui précède. La régulation de vitesse adaptative «coopérative» utilise des informations provenant d'autres véhicules.

OBS

régulation de vitesse : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

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