Method for controlling a motor vehicle and motor vehicle

The method involves determining a driver-specific evaluation value e.g. point value, characterizing driving performance of a driver. Capability characteristics e.g. higher engine performance and/or higher maximum driving speed, provided for the driver, and/or a driving function e.g. activation of an adaptive cruise control system (5), of a motor vehicle (1) i.e. car, are activated or deactivated depending on the evaluation value. A threshold value for an automatic driving interference is adjusted by a safety system (6). The value is determined by continuous monitoring of driving activity.