Vehicle Control Apparatus and Vehicle Control Method

An apparatus for controlling a vehicle is introduced. The apparatus may comprise a memory configured to store a parameter associated with speed-based distance adjustment, and a processor configured to determine, based on the parameter and a speed of the vehicle, at least one distance between the vehicle and at least one target, wherein the at least one distance varies based on the speed of the vehicle. The processor may identify, based on the at least one distance, a risk area among a plurality of risk areas, wherein at least one target is located in the risk area. The plurality of risk areas may be generated by dividing a sidewalk into a plurality of areas, wherein the sidewalk is within a threshold distance from a road on which the vehicle is traveling. The processor may determine a start point and an end point for controlling the vehicle speed.