Is the left side of the car the clutch or the brake?

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VanAngelina
07/30/25 5:28am
In most cars, the left side is the clutch. For automatic transmission vehicles, the right side is the accelerator pedal; the middle is the brake pedal; and the left side is the parking brake pedal. For manual transmission vehicles, the right side is the accelerator pedal; the middle is the brake pedal; and the left side is the clutch pedal. 1. Do not press the brake and clutch simultaneously: For safety reasons, if the brake and accelerator were placed on opposite sides, a driver might panic in an emergency and press both pedals at the same time, causing the car to brake and accelerate simultaneously, which poses a significant danger. 2. Function of the clutch: In a car, the clutch pedal is an important device operated by foot. The key to operating the clutch effectively is mastering the engagement point. Disengaging the clutch is relatively simple—just press the clutch pedal quickly and fully without hesitation to prevent partial slipping and accelerated wear.
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