Left Foot or Right Foot Braking in Automatic Transmission Cars?

[BarrettFitz]

Automatic transmission cars use the right foot for braking. In automatic cars, the right foot operates both the brake and the accelerator, while the left foot remains unused. This helps to avoid pedal confusion. Below is relevant information: 1. From a car design perspective: In automatic transmission models, both the brake and accelerator pedals are positioned closer to the right side, making it more convenient to control them with the right foot. If the left foot were used for braking and the right foot for the accelerator, the driver's sitting posture could lead to leg cramps over extended periods. Therefore, until car designs change, using the right foot for both braking and accelerating is more comfortable and facilitates safer operation. 2. There are no strict regulations on whether to use the left or right foot for braking, but analysis shows that using the left foot for braking requires more practice before it can be effectively applied in everyday driving.