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When towing with my Rivian, I've noticed the cruise control doesn't slow down or stop for vehicles ahead, unlike regular driving. From what I understand, this happens because the truck is hauling a heavier load. The extra weight makes it harder for the system to predict how much distance it needs to stop safely.
I think this is a weak reason to disable braking entirely—it feels less safe. Instead, Rivian could show a clear warning on the screen, like, "Towing may affect braking distance!" They could also set the cruise control to keep a longer gap from other cars and start slowing down earlier to be cautious.
Rivian's cruise control can still work in a basic mode while towing, just without the automatic braking. This reminds me of how some tech systems switch to a simpler mode when conditions aren’t ideal—like during heavy snow or if a sensor gets blocked. In those cases, a big warning could pop up to remind drivers to check their cameras or sensors and clean them if needed.
What do you all think? Would a warning and earlier braking make towing with cruise control feel safer?
I think this is a weak reason to disable braking entirely—it feels less safe. Instead, Rivian could show a clear warning on the screen, like, "Towing may affect braking distance!" They could also set the cruise control to keep a longer gap from other cars and start slowing down earlier to be cautious.
Rivian's cruise control can still work in a basic mode while towing, just without the automatic braking. This reminds me of how some tech systems switch to a simpler mode when conditions aren’t ideal—like during heavy snow or if a sensor gets blocked. In those cases, a big warning could pop up to remind drivers to check their cameras or sensors and clean them if needed.
What do you all think? Would a warning and earlier braking make towing with cruise control feel safer?
