How Should Your Feet Be Positioned When Driving an Automatic Car?

[LeColeman]

When driving an automatic car, your left foot should be placed on the left side, while your right foot controls the accelerator and brake. Never use your left foot for braking and your right foot for accelerating, as this can easily lead to operational errors in emergencies or under stress, resulting in danger. Automatic cars only have a brake pedal and an accelerator pedal, both controlled by the right foot. The left foot remains idle and does not participate in driving; it can rest naturally on the vehicle floor or the left-side footrest. Before starting the car, ensure the gear lever is in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. When starting, remember to brake, control the handbrake and accelerator with both hands, shift to D (Drive) gear, release the handbrake while slowly lifting the brake, and then gently press the accelerator to allow the car to start smoothly.