Dead pedal

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Dead pedal on far left
Dead pedal on far left

In an 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 whilst performing extreme maneuvers.
  • It allows one to brace their weight for better control over the brakes and steering while braking hard[citation needed].


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