Do manual transmission cars have a clutch?

[JamesFitz]

Manual transmission cars have a clutch. Clutch: The clutch is located between the engine and the transmission. It can connect or disconnect the engine from the transmission. The clutch is used when shifting gears or starting the vehicle. Manual transmission cars have a clutch pedal; pressing the clutch pedal disengages the clutch, while releasing it engages the clutch. Without a clutch, a manual transmission car would essentially be unable to shift gears properly. Using the clutch: When starting the car, the half-clutch technique is required. During startup, there is a significant speed difference between the engine flywheel and the clutch disc. If the clutch pedal is released all at once, the engine will stall. When starting, the clutch pedal should be slowly released until the engagement point is found, then continue to slowly release the clutch pedal while gradually pressing the accelerator pedal.