<P> The throttle , which controls fuel and air supply to the engine and is also known as the `` accelerator '' or `` gas pedal '' , is normally the right-most floor pedal . It has a fail - safe design -- a spring , which returns it to the idle position when not depressed by the driver . Normally the throttle and brake are operated by the right foot , while the clutch is operated by the left foot . In the US , drivers mistake the accelerator for the brake , leading to sudden unintended acceleration , cause 16,000 accidents per year . However , there are drivers who practice left - foot braking . </P>
<P> The throttle , which controls fuel and air supply to the engine and is also known as the `` accelerator '' or `` gas pedal '' , is normally the right-most floor pedal . It has a fail - safe design -- a spring , which returns it to the idle position when not depressed by the driver . Normally the throttle and brake are operated by the right foot , while the clutch is operated by the left foot . In the US , drivers mistake the accelerator for the brake , leading to sudden unintended acceleration , cause 16,000 accidents per year . However , there are drivers who practice left - foot braking . </P>
where is the accelerator in a european car
where is the accelerator in a european car
normally the right-most floor pedal
normally the right-most floor pedal