Where to Place the Left Foot While Driving?

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During normal driving, the left foot should be placed to the lower left of the clutch pedal, while the right foot is on the accelerator pedal for acceleration. When braking is needed, the right foot should release the accelerator and step on the brake pedal. Relevant details are as follows: 1. For both manual and automatic transmissions: The right foot is used to control the accelerator and brake. During normal driving, the left foot rests on the floor in a standby position, while the right foot controls the accelerator. It is important to note that whenever not accelerating, the right foot should always hover above the brake pedal, maintaining a 'ready' state for emergencies. 2. In normal economical driving: It is essential to release the accelerator once the engine speed reaches a certain level after pressing the accelerator pedal, then gently press the accelerator again. This will cause the engine speed to drop, indicating that the transmission has completed the upshift. Developing this habit during daily driving can significantly reduce overall fuel consumption.