Position of Car Brake, Clutch, and Accelerator?
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Automatic transmission cars have only two pedals for the accelerator and brake, arranged from left to right as the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal. Manual transmission cars, on the other hand, have three pedals, arranged from left to right as the clutch pedal, brake pedal, and accelerator pedal. Normally, the left foot controls the clutch, while the right foot controls the brake and accelerator. Brake, clutch, and accelerator work in coordination: 1. Starting: Press the clutch with the left foot and the brake with the right foot, shift into first gear, release the handbrake, then slowly lift the clutch with the left foot. When the car starts to vibrate slightly, move the right foot to the accelerator pedal and gently press it while continuing to release the clutch. The car will start smoothly. Once the clutch is fully released with the left foot, press the accelerator to prepare for shifting. 2. Upshifting: Release the accelerator pedal, quickly press the clutch pedal with the left foot, shift the gear lever to the appropriate gear, and release the clutch pedal. While releasing the clutch, slowly press the accelerator with the right foot. 3. Downshifting: First, press the brake to slow down, then gently press the accelerator with the right foot and release it. Quickly press the clutch pedal with the left foot, shift the gear lever to the appropriate gear, and release the clutch pedal. While releasing the clutch, slowly press the accelerator with the right foot.