Where Are the Accelerator and Brake Pedals Located in a Car?

[SanJuliet]

In a car, both the accelerator and brake pedals are located beneath the feet. The pedal on the right is the accelerator, and the one to its left is the brake. Both are controlled by the right foot. In emergency situations, if a person happens to have both feet on the brake and accelerator simultaneously, there is a high risk of making an incorrect judgment, such as mistaking the accelerator for the brake. Assigning control of both pedals to a single foot significantly reduces this possibility and also decreases the vehicle's lateral slip coefficient when braking while the accelerator is pressed. When operating the brake or accelerator, the body requires support to maintain balance. While the right foot is on the pedal, the left foot can stabilize the body by resting firmly on the floor. If both feet are placed on the brake and accelerator separately, they remain semi-suspended without a stable point of force, which can easily lead to unstable operation of either pedal.