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What is the recommended method of driving a car with automatic transmission?

  1. A.Operate the accelerator and brake with the right foot.
  2. B.Use the handbrake to bring the vehicle to a halt.
  3. C.Operate the accelerator and brake with the left foot.
  4. D.Operate the accelerator with the right foot and the brake with the left foot.
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Correct answer: A. Operate the accelerator and brake with the right foot.

When driving a car with automatic transmission, drivers should use the right foot to operate both the accelerator and the brake, just as in vehicles with a manual gear box. In general it is important to avoid using the accelerator and the brake at the same time.

This is an official-style question from the Control of Vehicle topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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