Abstract: A device for controlling an automated driving operation of a vehicle may have at least two brake systems, at least two steering systems, an engine controller, a first automated drive controller, a second automated drive controller, a surroundings sensor assembly, and inertial sensors. A third automated drive controller at least controls the vehicle into a standstill. The device is configured such that the automated driving operation is initiated and/or maintained only when the brake systems, steering systems, and at least two of the automated drive controllers are functional and such that the automated driving operation is interrupted if only one of the automated drive controllers is functional and/or if one of the brake systems and/or steering systems is not functional and/or if the engine controller is not functional, in which case the still functional automated drive controller assumes control of the vehicle and guides the vehicle into a standstill.