Fuzzy logic control systems can be used to control the speed of automated automobiles based on obstacles sensed. Fuzzy logic is well-suited for control applications like automated driving where there is ambiguity. For more complex driving systems, fuzzy logic provides a powerful and robust method of control compared to mathematical models or neural networks. A fuzzy logic system for automated vehicle speed control uses sensors to detect obstacles and membership functions to characterize fuzzy sets that define the relationship between speed and sensed distance to determine appropriate defuzzified speed values. This fuzzy control system can help prevent accidents by relieving driver tension.