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.
When you sit in the driver's seat and look down, the clutch pedal is on the left side for your left foot. To its right, the two pedals from left to right are the brake first, then the accelerator. When I was teaching my wife to drive, I specifically used different colored stickers to distinguish these three pedals. The brake pedal is usually wide and flat, making it easy to stomp down in an emergency. The accelerator pedal is relatively narrow and long, often with anti-slip patterns on the surface. A common mistake beginners make is keeping their left foot on the clutch while turning, a habit that can easily burn out the clutch disc. It's recommended to feel the pedal positions before each drive, especially when switching to different car models.
The clutch is on the right, next to it is the brake, and beside that is the accelerator. Driving school instructors call this the 'golden triangle' combination: the left foot controls the clutch, while the right foot manages the brake and accelerator. Recently, I saw someone installing aluminum alloy decorative pieces on the pedals of a modified car, which actually poses safety risks—the original rubber anti-slip design is the most reliable. Also, a reminder to check for water accumulation under the pedals before driving in the rainy season. Last time, my car's air conditioning leaked, causing the accelerator to feel sticky when pressed, nearly resulting in a rear-end collision. These three pedals are like three brothers; poor coordination among them can spell trouble for the entire vehicle.
