Driving assistance device and driving assistance method

Abstract

A driving assistance device performs driving assistance for a mobile object. The driving assistance device includes: an automatic stopping control unit configured to stop the mobile object by applying brake force in a case that a collision between the mobile object and an obstacle around the mobile object is predicted, and keeps the mobile object stationary for a predetermined period starting from the moment the mobile object is stopped, and a speed control unit configured to, after the predetermined period has elapsed, in a case that a predetermined condition is satisfied, control at least one of a driving force and a brake force of the mobile object to limit a speed of the mobile object to a first speed. The predetermined condition indicates that an accidental pedal depression has occurred, the accidental pedal depression being an operation by a driver of the mobile object mistakenly depressing an accelerator with the intention of depressing a brake pedal.

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