Where is the brake in an automatic transmission car?
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In an automatic transmission car, both the brake and the accelerator are located at the foot. The accelerator is on the far right, and the brake is to the left of the accelerator. Both are controlled by the right foot. Precautions for using the brake are as follows: 1. When pressing the brake or accelerator, the body needs support to maintain balance. When the right foot is on the pedal, the left foot can stabilize the body on the floor. If both feet are placed on the brake and accelerator separately, they will be in a semi-suspended state without a stable point of force, which can easily lead to unstable operation of the accelerator or brake. 2. In an emergency, if both feet are placed on the brake and accelerator, there is a high chance of making a wrong judgment, such as mistaking the accelerator for the brake. Using one foot to control both the brake and accelerator greatly reduces this possibility and also lowers the vehicle's side-slip coefficient when pressing the brake while the accelerator is engaged. 3. If the brake in an automatic transmission car were placed where the clutch is in a manual transmission car, with the right foot on the accelerator and the left foot on the brake, the safety coefficient might improve.
I remember driving for many years. In an automatic transmission car, the brake is the pedal on the left side under the foot, controlled by the right foot. When I drove a manual transmission before, there were three pedals: clutch, brake, and accelerator. Now, with an automatic transmission, it's much simpler—no clutch pedal, and the brake is still in the same position on the left. The key is that in an emergency, you can instinctively extend your foot to press it, and the fixed position helps with quick reaction. I usually make it a habit to lightly tap the brake a few times every time I get in the car to confirm it's responsive before starting the journey. After driving for a long time, muscle memory develops—the brake is on the floor directly in front of the driver's seat, with the accelerator on the right and the brake on the left. New drivers don’t need to be nervous; just practice a few times to get familiar with it. Be careful not to confuse the left and right pedals, especially on slippery roads in snowy conditions—lightly pressing the brake in advance can help prevent skidding. Once the positions are clear, driving becomes much easier and safer.