ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Left-foot braking

Left-foot braking is when you use your left foot to press down on the brake pedal in a car instead of your right foot. Normally, people use their right foot for both the gas and the brake pedals, but some people like to use their left foot just for the brakes.

It can be kind of like playing a video game where you have two buttons - gas and brake - but some people switch up how they use those buttons. It's like if you normally use your right hand to press the buttons, but you decide to switch and use your left hand for the brake button.

Some drivers who do left-foot braking think it can help them drive better in some situations. For example, if they're driving fast and need to slow down quickly, they might feel like they can react faster if they use their left foot for the brakes instead of having to move their right foot from the gas to the brake.

It's important to remember that left-foot braking can be dangerous if you're not used to it or if you accidentally hit both pedals at the same time. So it's not a good idea to try it out without proper training or supervision.