Which is the accelerator and which is the brake in an automatic transmission car?
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In an automatic transmission car, both the brake and accelerator are located under the feet. The accelerator is on the far right, and the brake is to its left, both controlled by the right foot. Here are some related points: 1. When stepping on 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 would be semi-suspended without a stable support point, making it easy to lose stability when pressing the accelerator or brake. 2. In an emergency, if both feet are placed on the brake and accelerator, there's a high chance of making a wrong judgment, such as mistaking the accelerator for the brake. Controlling both pedals with one foot significantly reduces this possibility and also lowers the vehicle's side-slip coefficient when braking while pressing the accelerator. 3. If the brake in an automatic car were placed where the clutch is in a manual car, with the right foot on the accelerator and the left foot on the brake, the safety coefficient might improve.
I remember having the same question when I first started learning to drive. In an automatic car, the accelerator is the pedal on the right - pressing it makes the car accelerate, while the left one is the brake pedal used for slowing down or stopping. I got used to controlling both pedals with my right foot, which feels more natural, while keeping my left foot still. Don't worry about mixing them up, you'll get familiar with practice. Remember to use the brake when stopping or at red lights - avoiding accidental accelerator presses is crucial for beginners to prevent accidents. If you're still unsure, try practicing slowly in an empty area to build muscle memory.
