What happens if you press the clutch and accelerator together?
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Pressing the clutch and accelerator together prevents the car from moving forward. To shift gears, you should first press the brake to slow down, then press the clutch to shift. When stopping, you can directly press the clutch and brake. The clutch is part of the car's transmission system, connecting or disconnecting the engine from the gearbox. The functions of the clutch are: 1. Ensuring smooth car starts; 2. Enabling smooth gear shifts. Proper coordination between the clutch and accelerator: 1. Starting: Press the clutch with your left foot and the brake with your right foot, shift into first gear, release the handbrake, slowly lift the clutch with your left foot, and when the car starts to vibrate slightly, move your right foot to the accelerator pedal and gently press it while continuing to release the clutch for a smooth start. Once the car starts moving smoothly, fully release the clutch with your left foot and press the accelerator to prepare for shifting. 2. Upshifting: Release the accelerator pedal, quickly press the clutch pedal with your left foot, shift the gear lever to the appropriate gear, release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing the accelerator with your right foot. 3. Downshifting: First press the brake to slow down, lightly tap the accelerator with your right foot, quickly press the clutch pedal with your left foot, shift the gear lever to the appropriate gear, release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing the accelerator with your right foot.