Where is the brake pedal located in a car?
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Manual transmission cars have three pedals arranged from left to right: the first is the clutch, the second is the brake, and the third is the accelerator. The clutch is controlled with the left foot, while the right foot controls the brake and accelerator. Here is some extended information about manual transmissions: 1. A manual transmission car uses a manually operated mechanical gearbox (also known as a manual transmission, MT) to adjust the vehicle's speed. This means the driver must manually shift the gear lever to change the gear engagement inside the transmission, altering the gear ratio to achieve speed changes. The gear lever can only be moved when the clutch pedal is depressed. 2. The clutch pedal utilizes 'engagement' and 'disengagement' to transmit the appropriate amount of power. The clutch consists of friction plates, spring plates, a pressure plate, and a power output shaft. It is located between the engine and the transmission and is responsible for transferring the torque stored in the engine's flywheel to the transmission, ensuring the vehicle delivers the right amount of driving force and torque to the drive wheels under various driving conditions. It falls under the category of the powertrain.