METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

Method for operating a driver assistance system (6) of a motor vehicle (5), wherein a startle criterion evaluating sensor data and/or operating data (2, 4) relating to the driver and/or the driving situation of the motor vehicle (5) detects a startle state of the driver of the motor vehicle (5), wherein upon presence of a startle state at least one measure increasing and/or maintaining the safety of vehicle operation is performed.