Community Chat

[fthunt]

I've wondered about the percentage of drivers who brake with their right or left.  An accident in my city prompted my interest.  Older gent going too fast off exit ramp,  crossed common lawn area and slammed into a city bus.   Yes, he hit the gas petal instead of the brake.  Bus was busted up; butt no passengers were hut - shaken..... yes.

Just an interesting survey of drivers..

[chickenbutt]

Right.

 It was taught that way for good reason.  

[sgraham30]

I use my right foot.

[sunshine45]

right, but i remember my dad always using his left foot to brake.

he was more used to driving a clutch for many years.

[chloe66]

Right

[MyGirlsMom]

One foot - right  foot for the brake and gas pedal

(unless of course one is handicapped and must use the left foot or hand devices)

[MickD]

@fthunt my brother who was a historically bad driver would brake with his left foot.  He would constantly ride the brake or stop...go....stop go......I would get motion sickness in the passenger seat!  He lost his license and does not have a car now....thank goodness.  I brake and accelerate with my right foot when I drive my DH's automatic.  I prefer my 5 on the floor manual so don't have a choice....

[BettyNewbie]

my hubs used his left...he used to ride the brake constantly....he was a policeman so thats how he patroled alleys and such....drove me nuts in our personal car.....I always wondered how he drove for 8 1/2 hours every night without me  telling him how to do it...hahahaha...*snort*

[TaylorBrown]

I use my right foot for gas pedal and the brake.

[pattypeep]

Right foot for gas and brake. My mom, God rest her soul, used to ride her brakes all the time. Right foot on the gas, left foot hovered above the brake pedal. Ouy !!