Abstract: A method for a speed controller for a motor vehicle, wherein a speed prescription is set by the driver and automatic adjustment of the speed to the speed prescription is carried out at least by setting an engine torque prescription, wherein at the start of the speed control the engine torque prescription is set to an initial value, wherein the initial value is determined in accordance with at least one parameter.

Abstract: A method for a speed controller for a motor vehicle, wherein a speed prescription is set by the driver and automatic adjustment of the speed to the speed prescription is carried out at least by setting an engine torque prescription, wherein at the start of the speed control the engine torque prescription is set to an initial value, wherein the initial value is determined in accordance with at least one parameter.

Abstract: A method for operating a brake system of a vehicle which includes a master brake cylinder which can be activated by the driver by a brake pedal, at least one driver-independent pressure source, at least one wheel brake to which a wheel speed sensor is assigned, and a brake activation sensor, wherein it is checked whether a hazardous situation is present, and in the case of a hazardous situation being detected the at least one driver-independent pressure source is activated. A hazardous situation is detected when the change in a measured deceleration over time or the absolute value of a measured deceleration exceeds a predefined hazard threshold value and a brake activation operation is detected. In addition, the invention relates to a brake system for a motor vehicle having brake assistance in hazardous situations which does not require a master brake cylinder pressure sensor.