Method for optimizing a braking sequence

A method for optimizing a braking sequence in a vehicle with automatic transmission (3) and gearbox (9), automatic cruise control, and at least two different braking systems (48, 6), said method comprising:

• controlling acceleration and braking using the automatic cruise control to achieve a set speed;
• taking into account the distance to the vehicle in front;
• using a computer program for conducting data simulations on a continuous basis of how the vehicle will be driven in the future in consideration of at least a set of different combinations of engine speed at which a gear change takes place, a gear change schedule and the braking sequence;
• and
• selecting the braking sequence with associated gear change schedule that will be optimal for the given conditions;
• wherein when selecting the gear change schedule and braking sequence, the cruise control chooses to brake primarily with the braking system (48, 6) that has the least tendency to wear.