Is the Left Foot for the Accelerator or the Brake?
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Left foot is neither for the accelerator nor the brake. Whether it's a manual or automatic transmission car, both the accelerator and brake are controlled by the right foot. For manual transmission cars, there are three pedals: the clutch pedal, brake pedal, and accelerator pedal. The left foot is used to operate the clutch. The accelerator, also known as the throttle, is a control device that regulates engine power. In piston aircraft engines, the throttle adjusts the carburetor's opening to control the cylinder's filling volume, thereby determining the engine's output power. The brake is a mechanical device that slows down the vehicle, also referred to as a decelerator.