A method and device for configuring an autonomous operation capability of a vehicle are disclosed. A first dataset is identified relating to a plurality of vehicles, wherein the vehicle is one of the plurality of vehicles. A state value function is produced for the autonomous vehicle capability in relation to the first dataset. A second dataset is identified relating to a portion of the plurality of vehicles, wherein the portion of the plurality of vehicles includes the vehicle. A policy control gain is optimized for the autonomous vehicle capability in relation to the second dataset. The autonomous vehicle capability is operable to generate an autonomous vehicle action for progressing to a next state based on the state value function in cooperation with the policy control gain.