Can the clutch and accelerator be pressed simultaneously in a manual transmission?
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The accelerator and clutch should not be pressed at the same time. Negative effects of simultaneously pressing the accelerator and clutch: If both the accelerator pedal and clutch pedal are pressed simultaneously, the connection between the engine and transmission will be disconnected. At this time, the engine has no load, causing the engine speed to rise rapidly, which is harmful to the engine. Relationship between clutch and accelerator in manual transmission: The accelerator controls engine speed: the more you press the accelerator, the higher the engine speed. Gear selection controls vehicle speed and torque: under the same accelerator position, higher gears result in higher vehicle speed but lower torque, suitable for driving conditions with low resistance (highway, flat roads). Lower gears provide lower vehicle speed but higher torque, suitable for driving conditions with high resistance (off-road, climbing). The clutch connects or disconnects power between the engine and transmission during vehicle starting and gear shifting, facilitating control during these operations.