Ya I only use pedals with my right foot in an auto. Left foot is always braced in the dead pedal area. Having that foot braced allows you better control with the other one especially if you're doing something you probably shouldn't be doing.
Related to my previous post about always whacking my head in sedans and foot bracing: how close up do you all put your seat when driving? I always get complaints and odd looks from people when I put my seat really far up to drive. I like to have my left foot braced on the floor and my right knee braced against the console area. Again, for finer actuation of the pedal.