Is the Right Side of an Automatic Transmission the Accelerator?
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In an automatic transmission vehicle, the accelerator is located on the right side, positioned in front of the central armrest on the right-hand side, making it immediately visible upon entering the car. The primary reason for this design is the frequent use of the accelerator, which is placed on the outer side of the right foot for a more comfortable posture. The brake is set on the inner side of the right foot, with the brake pedal slightly higher than the accelerator pedal to facilitate quick reactions from the driver. The correct operation method involves pivoting the right heel and using the ball of the foot to press the pedals. The accelerator position is controlled by the driver in the cockpit through the throttle lever, which transmits commands via linkage systems such as rods, rockers, torque tubes, cables, pulleys, and sector gears to the carburetor or fuel regulator on the engine.