The clutch pedal, not the gas pedal. You are supposed to also use the brakes. So, it's a two feet operation. Two feet, three pedals. Bad things happen if you mess with the clutch and the gas pedal at the same time.

Automatic gears are a great thing. I live in Europe so I learned to drive using manual gears. I find driving automatic gears is less stressful and easier. I kind of prefer it.

Anyway, electric cars have no need for gears / clutches. And they have regenerative braking. One pedal operation is pretty nice.