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Left-foot braking
/lˈɛftfˈʊt bɹˈeɪkɪŋ/
/lˈɛftfˈʊt bɹˈeɪkɪŋ/Left-foot braking
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a technique where the driver uses their left foot to operate the brake pedal instead of the right foot traditionally used for braking
Example
Professional race car drivers often employ left-foot braking to maintain control and reduce their reaction times during high-speed races.
Safety instructors emphasize the importance of practicing left-foot braking in controlled environments before attempting it on public roads.
In some automatic transmission vehicles, left-foot braking can lead to confusion because the brake and accelerator pedals are closer together.
Left-foot braking requires drivers to master using their non-dominant foot for braking while keeping their right foot ready for the accelerator.
Learning left-foot braking can be challenging for new drivers accustomed to using only their right foot for both acceleration and braking.
