How to Distinguish Between Manual and Automatic Transmission Cars?
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There are two methods to distinguish between manual and automatic transmission cars: 1. Check for the presence of a clutch pedal: Manual transmission cars have a clutch pedal near the driver's left foot, while automatic transmission models do not. 2. Observe the gear shift lever: Automatic transmissions are marked with letters such as R, D, N, S, L, whereas manual transmissions use Arabic numerals. The following is an introduction to manual and automatic transmissions: 1. Manual Transmission: Officially known as a manual gearbox, abbreviated as MT, it primarily involves manually shifting the gear lever to change the gear engagement inside the transmission, thereby altering the gear ratio to achieve speed variation. 2. Automatic Transmission: Automatic transmissions do not require the driver to manually shift gears; instead, the car automatically selects the most appropriate gear based on driving speed, vehicle condition, road conditions, and other factors during operation.