chapter 2 — you and your vehicle Heater, defroster and air conditioning  controls Foot pedals Accelerator Brake 21 The brake pedal is located to the left of the accelerator and  is used to slow down and stop the vehicle. Always use your  right foot to operate the brake. You need to learn to apply the  right amount of pressure on the brake so that you can stop the  vehicle smoothly and precisely. Be familiar with the braking system of your vehicle. Power  brakes need less pressure than standard brakes.  The accelerator controls the amount of fuel going to the  engine. The mor fuel the engine gets, the faster the vehicle  will go. You need to practise putting the right amount of  pressure on the pedal so you keep control over the speed and  acceleration of your vehicle. Always operate the accelerator  with your right foot. Use your right foot to  operate the brake and  gas pedals, and your left  foot to operate the clutch.  Practise doing this until you  can find each pedal easily.  This will help you react  quickly in an emergency. You will operate two or  three controls with your feet,  depending on whether your  vehicle has an automatic or a standard transmission. The panel of levers that control the defroster, incoming air and  air conditioning are located within easy reach of the driver.  Check your owner’s manual to see how they work. Practise with  them so you can easily turn on the defroster without looking at  the controls.