DEVICE FOR ADAPTIVE SPEED AND DISTANCE CONTROL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, ASSOCIATED MOTOR VEHICLE AND RELATED METHOD

Device (13) for adaptive speed and distance control for a motor vehicle (5), with a sensor for detecting the distance to a vehicle ahead, wherein the device (13) is designed to control a set speed by means of intervention in an engine control and/or a transmission control and/or a braking system control taking into account the detected distance, wherein the device (13) is designed to detect, by means of the sensor for detecting the distance, a central island (3) of a roundabout (1) located on the trajectory ahead of the motor vehicle (5) and to trigger an action to avoid a dangerous situation.