What are the three pedals in a C1 vehicle?
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C1 vehicles have three pedals: the left one is the clutch pedal, the middle one is the brake pedal, and the right one is the accelerator pedal. A C1 driver's license allows the holder to drive both automatic and manual transmission small cars. A C2 driver's license only permits driving automatic transmission small cars. Vehicle categories permitted with a C1 driver's license: The C1 driver's license covers small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles; light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer. Vehicles not permitted with a C1 driver's license: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams. Additionally, a C1 license does not allow driving vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters. What is a C1 driver's license: A C1 driver's license is a type of motor vehicle driving license. It permits driving small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles; light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer. Age requirements: The minimum age to apply for a C1 driver's license is 18 years, with no upper age limit. However, applicants aged 70 and above must pass tests assessing memory, judgment, and reaction abilities.
I've been driving for over a decade and am very familiar with the three pedals of a manual transmission car: the leftmost one is the clutch, which when pressed disengages the engine from the wheels, making gear shifting easier; the middle one is the brake pedal, pressing it firmly slows the car down gradually, especially crucial when encountering red lights or pedestrians; the rightmost one is the accelerator pedal, a gentle tap sends the car speeding forward. Driving a manual isn't as laid-back as an automatic—your left foot often rests on the clutch, while your right foot dances quickly between the brake and accelerator. Timing your gear shifts is key; if you shift without fully depressing the clutch, the grinding noise is unbearable. Braking too hard risks a rear-end collision, and stomping on the gas sends fuel consumption soaring. This job requires hand-foot coordination—newcomers might find it tiring, but once you're used to it, the enhanced control makes driving more engaging. Extra care with the clutch is needed when parking or climbing hills to avoid rollback—safety first, after all.
