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Is driving with my left foot illegal?
Will I get into trouble for driving with my left foot? It’s a lot easier for me than driving with my right, but I’ll try to train myself to stop using my left foot if I can get a ticket for it.
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Actually, the idea that you’ll get into trouble for driving with your left foot is a common urban legend. It’s not illegal to drive with your left foot; it’s just inconvenient for most people. This is because the pedals are set up so that it’s much easier to reach them with your right foot rather than your left.
While no state has a law that directly prohibits left-footed driving, some states have an additional road test requirement for people who want to drive with their left foot. Check your state laws to see if this stipulation applies to you before you drive with your left foot.
You also won’t be able to
drive a manual car
without using both feet, since you’ll need one foot for the clutch and the other for the brake or accelerator. If you plan to drive a manual car, it’s a good idea to learn to drive with both feet to make the learning process easier.While you’re taking some time to research left-foot driving, why not take an extra minute to save on your car insurance? The
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