Anyone who’s pulled a trailer for hours on the interstate knows how tempting that little cruise control button can be. Give your foot a break, lock in a speed, and just roll. Simple, right? Not always ...

Cruise Control Button One of the oldest driver assistance systems is cruise control, which has been around since 1948.

BHPian libranof1987 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:Ather launched Infinite Cruise, their development of the ...

Driver assist technology often works great in the lab and in safety tests, but too often it makes drivers crazy, causing them ...

Volkswagen’s mistake with capacitive steering wheel buttons has come back to haunt the automaker—this time in the form of a ...

Fiat Chrysler is recalling 4.8 million vehicles in the U.S. because in rare but terrifying circumstances, drivers may not be able to turn off the cruise control.

Specifically, owners have complained about the cruise control buttons, which can reactivate the system when drivers don't require it. In some cases, this causes the cars to speed up and even crash.

Getting familiar with the common buttons in your car can make driving a lot smoother. Here is a quick guide to what the most important ones actually do.