Which Side is the Brake? Which Side is the Accelerator?

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Automatic transmission cars have a simpler setup for the accelerator and brake, with only two pedals. From left to right, they are the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal, both controlled solely by the right foot. Manual transmission cars, on the other hand, have three pedals arranged from left to right: the first is the clutch, the second is the brake, and the third is the accelerator. While driving, you should not place your left foot on the brake pedal. For manual transmission vehicles, the left foot is only used to press the clutch pedal when shifting gears. During normal driving, the left foot should not rest on any pedal, as both the brake and accelerator are operated by the right foot. There are two key reasons why the left foot should not be placed on the pedals: 1. During long drives, both feet can become very tired, leading to an unconscious tendency to press down. If the left foot is on the brake pedal at this time, pressing it could easily cause an accident, posing a significant danger. 2. Most people are right-handed, meaning the right foot reacts faster. In an emergency, the right foot can respond in the shortest time possible, lifting off the accelerator and pressing the brake pedal. If the left foot is on the brake pedal, the right foot would be suspended during braking, increasing the risk of accidentally pressing both pedals simultaneously, which is hazardous.