Which Side is the Brake and Which Side is the Accelerator in a Car?
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In an automatic transmission car, both the brake and accelerator are located beneath the feet. The accelerator is on the far right, and the brake is immediately to its left, both controlled by the right foot. In a manual transmission car, the left foot controls the clutch, while the right foot operates the brake and accelerator. From left to right, the pedals are: clutch pedal, brake pedal, and accelerator pedal. The brake, also known as the braking system, refers to the action of stopping or reducing the speed of moving vehicles, locomotives, or other machinery. The general principle of braking is to fix a wheel or disc on the high-speed shaft of the machine and install corresponding brake shoes, bands, or discs on the machine base, which generate braking torque under external force. The brake device is a mechanical braking system that slows down the vehicle, also known as a decelerator. The car's brake pedal is located below the steering wheel. Pressing the brake pedal activates the brake linkage, transmitting pressure to the brake pads on the brake drum, which then clamps the brake disc, causing the car to slow down or stop.