What does the clutch pedal mean?
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The clutch pedal refers to the control device of the clutch assembly in a manual transmission car. It serves as the "human-machine" interaction interface between the car and the driver. During driving lessons or normal driving, it is one of the "five major control components" in car operation and is used very frequently. For convenience, it is commonly referred to as the "clutch." The correct operation of the clutch directly affects the car's starting, gear shifting, and reversing. The clutch is located within the flywheel housing between the engine and the transmission. The clutch assembly is secured to the rear plane of the flywheel with screws, and the output shaft of the clutch is the input shaft of the transmission. While driving, the driver can press or release the clutch pedal as needed to temporarily disconnect or gradually engage the engine and transmission, thereby cutting off or transmitting the power from the engine to the transmission.