One foot or two?

Generally it's advisable to use only your right foot when driving an automatic in normal conditions.

The reasoning behind this is that it is unlikely that you will to need to brake and accelerate at the same time.

Using one foot will encourage early planning through earlier release of the accelerator. This makes your passengers more comfortable - and safer.

In some automatics you might need two feet for slow speed manoeuvres; the accelerator to coax the car to move and the brake to check that movement quickly and effectively in a confined space.

If you have never driven an auto before, practice two-foot low speed manoeuvring in a clear area, for example, a quiet car park, before trying to reverse into your garage.