Dead Pedal

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In a left hand drive automobile, the dead pedal is located to the left of the other pedals. Unlike the throttle, brake or clutch pedal, the dead pedal does not move and is not connected to anything. The dead pedal can serve several important purposes.

  • It acts as a foot rest for the left foot.
  • In cars with manual transmissions, it helps keep the driver from riding the clutch.
  • It helps brace the driver while performing extreme maneuvers.
  • It allows better control over the brakes while braking hard.