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Which is the Brake and Which is the Accelerator in a Manual Transmission?

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Megan

07/25/25 2:53pm

The clutch is on the left, the brake is in the middle, and the accelerator is on the right. Here is some relevant information about the car accelerator: 1. Function of the car accelerator: In gasoline engines, the accelerator does not control the fuel injection volume but rather the throttle opening size. A smaller opening means less mixture enters the cylinder, resulting in lower engine power output, and vice versa. 2. Solutions for a stiff accelerator: A stiff accelerator can be addressed by cleaning the fuel system. Alternatively, try accelerating further to see if the engine revs increase but the speed does not. If this happens, it might be due to a damaged sensor in the transmission locking the overdrive gear.

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Elliott

08/11/25 9:15pm

When driving, it's important to distinguish the positions of manual transmission pedals. The leftmost is the clutch, which must be pressed with the left foot when shifting gears. The middle one is the brake pedal, pressing it will slow down or stop the car; the rightmost is the accelerator pedal, pressing it will accelerate forward. When I just got my driver's license, my instructor repeatedly emphasized that the right foot mainly controls the brake and accelerator, while the left foot only handles the clutch, ensuring safety and avoiding misoperation. Driving more in the city, I've gotten used to switching my right foot between the middle brake and the right accelerator, smoothly shifting gears by coordinating deceleration and acceleration with the clutch. Remember, the clutch is just a starting tool; during daily driving, the right foot dominates, and the centered brake design allows for faster emergency braking reactions. With more practice, the sense of pedal positions naturally strengthens. Safe driving starts with the basics—don't let pedal confusion cause accidents.

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