Is the larger one the brake or the accelerator?
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In automatic transmission models, the rightmost pedal is the accelerator. Manual transmission vehicles have three pedals, arranged from left to right as clutch, brake, and accelerator, with the left foot controlling the clutch and the right foot controlling the brake and accelerator. Automatic transmission vehicles only have two pedals, arranged from left to right as brake and accelerator, controlled solely by the right foot. Below are precautions for driving automatic transmission cars: 1. Use the right foot for both brake and accelerator: Both the brake and accelerator are operated by the same foot, typically the right foot. This design is for safety considerations, as it enhances safety during emergency situations when people are prone to panic. 2. Maintain balance when braking: When pressing the brake or accelerator, the body needs support to maintain balance. When the right foot is on the pedal, the left foot can stabilize the body on the floor. If both feet were placed on the brake and accelerator separately, both feet would be in a semi-suspended state without a stable point of support, making it easy to cause instability when pressing the accelerator or brake.