Nowadays, the latest vehicles are designed with hands-free driving technology to stay ahead of the competition.
Every car with a self-driving feature uses patented software, depending on the manufacturer.
So, how does it work?
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Let’s find out!
What Is Ford BlueCruise?
Ford BlueCruise is a level 2 automation system used in Ford vehicles.
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It works similarly toTesla’s FSDby letting you drive your car without putting your hands on the steering wheel.
To know more about self-driving systems, you should check outour explanation of the six levels of driving automation.
Which Vehicles Use Ford’s BlueCruise?
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The Ford BlueCruise comes standard on Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach.
The Lincoln ActiveGlide is a standard feature on the 2023 Lincoln Corsair and 2022 Lincoln Navigator.
What about the subscription?Ford Media Centersays it should cost you $600 for the BlueCruise software.
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How Does Ford BlueCruise Work?
Does Ford BlueCruise Prevent Driver Distraction?
To prevent driver distraction, your Ford vehicle monitors your eye and head movement using in-built cameras.
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Which Conditions Affect Ford BlueCruise?
The Ford BlueCruise software can only control your vehicle in approved roadways known as “Blue Zones.”
Currently, the Blue Zones are only available in the United States and some parts of Canada.
Nevertheless, BlueCruise hands-free driving is limited to divided highways with visible lane markings.
Similarly, you may be unable to rely on Ford BlueCruise if you drive on a narrow road.
Is Ford BlueCruise Worth the Hype?
Ford BlueCruise is just as good as Tesla’s Autopilot and GM’s Super Cruiseif not better.
