Cruise missive

I have just purchased a new Citroen C3 Picasso Exclusive 1.6 diesel and it has the speed limiter and cruise control. At age 69 it is the first time I have ever had cruise control etc., and am receiving conflicting advice. Some say 'drive with your fingers' others say always get to speed and never use fingers to adjust road speed on cruise control. Your expert views would be welcomed.

Asked on 15 August 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

I do both. I don't understand the reasoning for saying you must do one or the other. Some cruise works off the buttons in 5mph increments. That can be more handy for quick speed adjustments on an open road, but then makes is more difficult to adjust in a contra-flow when the driver in front is doing 48.

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