Using cruise control when there’s ice on the road could lead to losing control of the car.

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 ...

Drivers looking to improve their MPG might consider switching to cruise control. However, this will work best on flat roads with little traffic.

Using cruise control when there’s ice on the road could lead to losing control of the car.

Using cruise control when there’s ice on the road could lead to losing control of the car.

Using cruise control when there’s ice on the road could lead to losing control of the car.