外國汽車教練解釋用右腳採煞車的理由

{Why can't I use the left foot for braking in an automatic car? }

Here are four reasons why instructors teach to only use one foot in an automatic.

1. Under heavy braking the left foot must push against the floor to brace your body. You will have total control of brake, accelerator and steering during an emergency.

2. It is less confusing to switch from an automatic to a manual vehicle.

3. The left foot, resting on the the brake pedal, may inadvertently push down the brake pedal and light up the brake lights whilst accelerating.

4. There is less chance of a mixup between accelerator and brake. After a lifetime of using two feet, older drivers may get confused, pressing the wrong pedal. The ones that had used the right foot only all their lives are less likely to have trouble later on.

(資料來源: http://www.driving-school.com.au/faq.asp)

尤其是第4點, 雙腳並用可能年輕的人還反應的過來, 但是, 年歲漸高之後, 兩腳反應不過來, 很容易產生危險駕駛~