Method for improving a cruise control system

摘要

Disclosed is a method for improving a cruise control system in a motor vehicle having a navigation system. The cruise control system determines the possibility or necessity for the driver to take over control of the vehicle in the immediate future and the driver is alerted to the fact that a take-over is imminent or the attention of the driver is increased, when the possibility or necessity of a take-over of the vehicle control by the driver is detected. Also, the cruise control system determines if the speed of the vehicle is higher than a safe speed for the imminent driver reaction. If the speed is determined to be to high, the cruise control system gently reduces the speed of the vehicle.