How to Distinguish Between the Accelerator and Brake Pedals?

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HeidiDella
07/30/25 10:41am
Here are the specific methods to distinguish between the accelerator and brake pedals: 1. Automatic transmission models: The leftmost pedal is the brake, and the rightmost is the accelerator. Automatic transmission models do not require manual gear shifting, as the car shifts gears automatically, so there is no clutch pedal—only the accelerator and brake, both controlled by the right foot. During driving, the left foot should not rest on the brake pedal. 2. Manual transmission models: The middle pedal is the brake, and the rightmost is the accelerator. Manual transmission models have three pedals, arranged from left to right as follows: clutch pedal, brake pedal, and accelerator pedal. In manual transmission models, the clutch pedal should only be pressed with the left foot when shifting gears; during normal driving, the left foot should not rest on any pedal. Both the brake and accelerator are controlled by the right foot.
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