Where are the clutch, accelerator, and brake located?

[Shirley]

Manual transmission cars have three pedals, which are fixed in position and arranged from left to right as follows: the first is the clutch, the second is the brake, and the third is the accelerator. Below is additional information: 1. Function of the clutch: While driving, the driver can press or release the clutch pedal as needed to temporarily separate or gradually engage the engine and transmission, thereby cutting off or transmitting the engine's power to the transmission. This ensures smooth starting or seamless gear shifting. 2. Function of the brake: Used to decelerate, either to reduce speed or bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 3. Function of the accelerator: By controlling the amount of pedal depression, it regulates the throttle opening of the engine, controls the air intake, and the computer adjusts the fuel supply, thereby managing the engine's speed.

[London]

When I first started learning to drive, I was particularly nervous about remembering the positions of the clutch, accelerator, and brake pedals. In the manual transmission car I used, the pedals were arranged from left to right: the leftmost was the clutch pedal, which you had to press with your left foot to shift gears or start the car; the middle was the brake pedal, usually controlled by the right foot to slow down or stop; and the rightmost was the accelerator pedal, or the gas pedal, which you pressed with your right foot to increase speed. This design was intended to avoid confusion—your left foot only handles the clutch, while your right foot manages the brake and accelerator, reducing the chance of mistakes. When I was practicing, I often made errors, like placing my feet incorrectly during hill starts, causing the car to jerk. The instructor said that beginners need to practice more to develop good habits, and once the positions become second nature, accidents can be minimized. Additionally, automatic transmission cars are simpler, with no clutch pedal—just the brake in the middle and the accelerator on the right, making driving much easier. But I think learning with a manual transmission helps build a solid foundation.