Excerpt of a modern Model T test drive:
One hundred years ago, average Americans and early auto engineers alike praised
the Model T for its ease of operation. But compared to a modern car, this thing's a
nightmare. Down low are three foot pedals, which seems simple enough, but get
this: The right pedal isn't the gas, it's the brake. Pressing the center pedal engages
reverse, and the left shifts the gear ratios—in for low gear, out for high and neutral
somewhere in between. The throttle is actuated by a lever mounted on the right side
of the steering column, while another lever on the left controls the spark timing.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/4284722.html
the Model T for its ease of operation. But compared to a modern car, this thing's a
nightmare. Down low are three foot pedals, which seems simple enough, but get
this: The right pedal isn't the gas, it's the brake. Pressing the center pedal engages
reverse, and the left shifts the gear ratios—in for low gear, out for high and neutral
somewhere in between. The throttle is actuated by a lever mounted on the right side
of the steering column, while another lever on the left controls the spark timing.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/4284722.html