What are the two pedals next to the clutch?
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Manual transmission cars have three pedals, from left to right: the clutch pedal, brake pedal, and accelerator pedal. Automatic transmission cars have only two pedals, from left to right: the brake pedal and accelerator pedal. The specific introduction is as follows: 1. Transmission system: Some automatic transmissions have a clutch, but the clutch in an automatic transmission does not require driver control. The clutch belongs to the car's transmission system. Without the clutch, the engine's power cannot be transmitted to the gearbox. If the engine's power cannot be transmitted to the gearbox, it also cannot be transmitted to the wheels, making normal driving impossible. 2. Installation position: The clutch is installed between the engine and the gearbox. The clutch can disconnect or connect the engine and the gearbox. The clutch pressure plate is installed on the engine flywheel, and the clutch disc is installed between the engine flywheel and the pressure plate. There is a spline in the center of the clutch disc, which fixes a transmission shaft. This transmission shaft is the power input shaft of the gearbox.
Friends who drive manual transmissions know that there are two more pedals next to the clutch pedal under our left foot. The one immediately to the right of the clutch is the brake pedal, and the one further to the right is the accelerator pedal. Having driven for over a decade, I remember making a funny mistake when I first started learning—once I was so nervous I almost pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. These three pedals have very clear functions: the clutch manages power transmission, the brake is for slowing down, and the accelerator controls speed. Nowadays, automatic transmissions are more common, but the classic design of manual transmissions still evokes nostalgia. Just remember—never drive in flip-flops, as they can get stuck on the pedals and cause accidents.
