Where are the accelerator and brake located in a manual transmission car?

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In a manual transmission car, the accelerator and brake are located below the left side of the driver's cabin. Manual transmission cars have three pedals, arranged from left to right as follows: the clutch pedal, the brake pedal, and the accelerator pedal. In a manual transmission car, the driver uses the left foot to operate the clutch and the right foot to operate the brake and accelerator. When starting the vehicle, first start the engine. Press the clutch all the way down with the left foot, shift into first gear, release the handbrake, and slowly release the clutch to the half-clutch position with the left foot. If the tachometer fluctuates slightly or the vehicle shows a tendency to move, gently press the accelerator with the right foot while continuing to steadily release the clutch with the left foot. Once the vehicle starts moving, quickly lift the clutch. While driving, the left foot should not rest on the brake pedal. In manual transmission cars, the left foot should only be used to press the clutch pedal when shifting gears. During normal driving, the left foot should not rest on any pedal. Both the brake and accelerator are controlled by the right foot. The left foot should not rest on the pedals for two key reasons: 1. During long drives, both feet can become quite tired and may unconsciously press down. If the left foot is on the brake pedal at this time, pressing it could easily lead to an accident or danger. 2. Most people are right-handed, and the right foot reacts faster. In case of an emergency, the right foot can react in the shortest time, lifting off the accelerator and pressing the brake pedal. If the left foot is on the brake pedal, the right foot would be suspended, making it easy to press both pedals simultaneously, which could be dangerous. Additional information about car brakes and accelerators: The brake is a mechanical braking device that slows down the vehicle, also known as a decelerator. The car brake pedal is located below the steering wheel. Pressing the brake pedal activates the brake linkage, which applies pressure to the brake pads on the brake drum, clamping the brake disc and slowing or stopping the vehicle. The accelerator is a device on an internal combustion engine that controls the fuel supply. The car engine's accelerator is usually controlled by a pedal, also known as the throttle pedal, which regulates the fuel supply to the engine. When pressing the brake or accelerator, the body needs support to maintain balance. When the right foot presses the pedal, the left foot can stabilize the body on the floor. If both feet are placed on the brake and accelerator, they are both semi-suspended, lacking a stable point of force, which can easily lead to unstable pressing of the accelerator or brake. Special tips for novice drivers: 1. When changing lanes or turning, always signal in advance: Lights and horns are the language of driving. Your intentions must be communicated to others, especially for novice drivers. Always signal early—the earlier, the safer. When changing lanes or turning, develop the habit of using turn signals and avoid the bad habit of turning or changing lanes immediately after signaling. Signal in advance to prevent accidents. 2. Don’t rush when overtaking; follow the procedure: When overtaking, signal left in advance and use high beams or honk. On roads without a centerline or with only one lane in the same direction, the leading vehicle should slow down and move right to allow overtaking when safe. The overtaking vehicle should pass on the left only after confirming a safe distance and signal right before returning to the original lane. 3. Check surroundings before reversing: When reversing, first check the surroundings. Do not rely solely on mirrors, parking sensors, or rearview cameras. If someone is guiding you, they should stand beside the vehicle, not behind it, to avoid being hit. 4. Slow down and observe at intersections: Intersections are complex with vehicles, pedestrians, and non-motorized traffic from all directions. Always look around (while slowing down) when approaching an intersection, regardless of traffic lights or your right of way. Confirm no vehicles are rushing through before accelerating. 5. Check for tailgaters before emergency braking: When braking suddenly, check for vehicles behind. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid rear-end collisions. 6. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead: Road conditions are unpredictable. The vehicle ahead may stop suddenly, or pedestrians may dart out. Control your speed and never exceed limits. Also, keep a safe distance to allow time to react and avoid accidents. Some vehicles may change lanes without signaling, so having enough distance helps. 7. Slow down and check surroundings when turning: Always slow down when turning. Watch for pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles in blind spots via mirrors. Yield to them to avoid collisions. 8. Drive in the middle lane when possible: On roads without a central divider, driving in the middle lane provides time to react if oncoming vehicles swerve. With dividers, it allows time to react if someone or something suddenly appears. At night, the middle lane prevents being blinded by oncoming headlights, improving visibility of pedestrians or obstacles. 9. Slow down and honk in poor visibility: In low-visibility conditions or weather, honk and slow down to ensure safe passage. 10. Slow down near parked large vehicles: Large vehicles block visibility. Pedestrians or vehicles may suddenly emerge, increasing accident risks. Slow down and proceed only when safe.