Why Do Automatic Cars Have Three Pedals?
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The reason automatic cars have three pedals is to facilitate braking. The extra pedal in an automatic car is not a clutch pedal, but a parking brake pedal. The specific reasons and functions of the foot brake are as follows: Reasons for three pedals in automatic cars: From left to right, the pedals in an automatic car are the parking brake pedal, the service brake pedal, and the accelerator pedal. The extra pedal is the parking brake pedal, designed to make braking more convenient for the driver. Essentially, it replaces the function of the handbrake with a 'foot brake.' Pressing the parking brake pedal engages the parking brake, and pressing it again releases the brake. Functions of the foot brake: The foot brake is essentially a relocated handbrake, serving the same purpose—used for long-term parking.