Can You Drive an Automatic Transmission Car with Both Feet?

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NicoleLee
07/29/25 6:34pm
It is not recommended to drive an automatic transmission car with both feet. Modern automatic transmission vehicles do not have a clutch pedal, eliminating the need to worry about coordinating the accelerator and clutch, making them a favorite in the new era. Some people prefer driving with both feet—using the left foot for braking and the right foot for acceleration—but this practice is actually unsafe. When performing complex operations, the brain's reflex efficiency slows down. In such situations, using both feet to operate the brake and accelerator can easily lead to mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. Road accidents caused by this are quite common and often result in severe consequences. In automatic transmission cars, the left foot is typically not used, and interior designers even provide space for the left foot to rest. There is only one scenario where using both feet is acceptable: starting on a steep slope. In this case, the left foot can press the brake while the right foot applies the accelerator to assist in hill starts. In all other conditions, only the right foot should be used for operation! It is essential to correct the habit of driving an automatic transmission car with both feet.
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