Where is the accelerator located in an automatic transmission car?

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VonAndrew
07/30/25 3:56am
In an automatic transmission car, the accelerator is on the right side. Here is some information about automatic transmission cars: 1. Automatic transmission cars only have an accelerator pedal and a brake pedal, both of which are controlled by the right foot. The brake pedal is on the left, and the accelerator pedal is on the right, with no need to use the left foot. 2. Design features: Manufacturers, based on ergonomics, design the pedals this way to ensure the driver can react quickly in emergencies. To prevent confusion while driving an automatic car, the accelerator pedal is designed to be lower, and the brake pedal relatively higher. This helps avoid mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake during driving, thereby preventing potential hazards.
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