Context sensitive braking distance reduction

A vehicle control method comprising the steps of receiving data indicating that the vehicle is in a potential hazard area, and adjusting one or more control systems, based on the received data, to adapt the response of the vehicle to a braking operation. Preferably, adjustment includes moving a brake pad closer to a brake disc, or pre-charging the brake before moving the brake pad. Data may be received from an external means such as the internet, GNSS, or another vehicle, or through sensors such as stereoscopic cameras, infrared cameras, ultrasonic sensors, accelerometers, RADAR, SONAR, or LIDAR. The data could also be indicative of the vehicle approaching a potential hazard area. Analysis of the data could include identifying road signs, counting pedestrians, or determining vehicle traction, road camber or conditions. An indication may be provided to the driver in the form of an audio, visual, haptic or vehicle engine sound enhancement system, and data may be transmitted to other vehicles. A potential hazard area could be a school, playground, or accident blackspot. A computer-readable medium, a controller, a system and a vehicle are also provided.