Which One is the Accelerator and Which One is the Brake in a Car?
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The rightmost pedal in a car is the accelerator pedal, and to its left is the brake pedal. This design is based on the fact that the accelerator is used more frequently, and placing it on the outer side of the right foot provides a more comfortable posture for the driver. The brake is positioned on the inner side of the right foot, with the brake pedal slightly higher than the accelerator pedal. This arrangement facilitates quick reactions from the driver. When pressing the brake or accelerator, the driver's body requires support to maintain balance. While the right foot operates the pedals, the left foot can stabilize the body on the floor. If both feet were placed on the brake and accelerator separately, they would both be in a semi-suspended state, lacking a stable point of support, which could easily lead to unstable operation of either pedal.