What is the leftmost pedal in a car?

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DelLucas
07/29/25 3:17pm
For manual transmission vehicles, the leftmost pedal is the clutch, the middle one is the brake, and the rightmost is the accelerator. For automatic transmission vehicles, the leftmost pedal is the brake, and the rightmost is the accelerator. The following are explanations regarding foot placement and precautions for clutch usage: Foot Placement: The left foot operates the clutch; the right foot operates the brake and accelerator. The accelerator and brake are not pressed simultaneously. Pressing the brake is for deceleration, while pressing the accelerator is for acceleration, so it's impossible to press both at the same time. Precautions for Clutch Usage: When shifting gears while driving, the clutch pedal should be pressed and released quickly. Avoid partial engagement (half-clutch), as it can accelerate wear on the clutch plate. During normal driving, do not rest the left foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, as this can lead to rapid wear of the clutch plate. Difference Between Brake and Accelerator: From a professional driving perspective, both the accelerator and brake must be controlled by one foot. This means when pressing the brake, the accelerator must be released, and vice versa. For manual transmissions, the leftmost pedal is the clutch, the middle is the brake, and the rightmost is the accelerator. For automatic transmissions, the left pedal is the brake, and the right is the accelerator. Additionally, automatic transmission cars only allow one foot (typically the right foot) for control. It is prohibited to use the left foot for the brake and the right foot for the accelerator.
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