I have seen quite a few vehicles equipped with hand throttles for disabled persons. However, they return to idle when they let go of them. I have been in Germany the past couple of weeks where cruise control is illegal. My little rent car does about 200 kph on level ground which is 125 mph and I get passed all the time. Cruise control would be a disaster over here.

Kenneth

Fredricksburg, Texas

I'm wondering if an inexpensive plastic spreader clamp (with release handle) jammed between the throttle & seat might be the simplest solution for low-traffic interstate cruising? You could ratchet it up to speed, keeping your hand on the release at all times (soft seat surface would insure forceful extraction if release fails), and right foot always ready at the brake pedal.

I've also noticed that left foot driving tends to tangle your instincts. Bringing the right foot to bear quickly doesn't always land it on target.

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

Find something that can be told electronically to clamp onto the throttle linkage rod and hold it in place which also doesn't release until told to do so. When you're cruising at the desired speed, lock it in place with a toggle switch identified as NO2 or something. Perhaps a switch on the brake and clutch pedals can be used to release it - that way it will release "naturally".



If you're still more technical, you could use an electronic speedo sensor to send a signal to a circuit board, which you have made. Using a servo to control the throttle, it could be programmed to hold that speed. The cruise control end of the electronic speedo sensor might be used with a custom cable to drive the original speedometer, if so equipped. Use the same switches to turn it off.


Lawrenceville, GA