What kind of gas and brake pedals? Driving a manual car for beginners

It's no secret that one of the main criteria in choosing a car is simplicity and ergonomic control. This question arises especially acutely for novice drivers who did not have sufficient practice before purchasing a car (not counting driving lessons).

You cannot rush to purchase a car without first finding out its technical equipment and without knowing about the capabilities of manual or automatic transmissions. When you get into a car equipped with a manual transmission, you will see three pedals in front of the driver’s seat: clutch, brake and gas. Mechanics is, as professionals say, the basis of the fundamentals.

The first cars were equipped with manual transmission gears, and this greatly simplified the process of relationship between man and machine. I turned the lever to first speed - and the car slowly moved forward, changed to second, third - and now the car was driving along the highway with average speed. And the best thing is that all this is controlled by you manually and you feel like a full owner of the car.

It is with the mechanics that you can squeeze all the speed and power out of the car. But for this you need to train long and hard to feel confident on the road. So, what does a beginner need to know who intends to get behind the wheel of a car with a manual transmission? First of all, he must carefully study the car's control unit and its main components: pedals and lever.

How many pedals are there in a car?

When you get into a car equipped with a manual transmission, you will see three pedals in front of the driver's seat. The first one, the one on the far left, is called a clutch. It serves to transmit torque to the wheels, thereby forcing the car to move. The clutch pedal is also used when changing gears.

She presses with her left foot. The brake pedal is located in the middle. Please note: it is controlled only with the right foot! Allows you to smoothly (or sharply when emergency braking) reduce the speed of the vehicle. On the right edge is the gas pedal. Pressing it causes the car to move. The harder you press, the higher the speed.

Everything in the machine's design is simpler. There are only two pedals: gas and brake. And on the lever there are the following designations: P, R, N, D, 3, 2, L. R means the same as on the mechanics - reverse. P is the parking sensor mode and subsequent parking, N is used to move the car a short distance, D is the main mode, 3rd and 2nd gears are the same as on a manual transmission, and L helps to overcome inconvenient roads on low speed.

Unlike a manual, an automatic is more prone to breakdowns, limits speed capabilities, and is more expensive. However, it also has its advantages: you don’t need to put as much effort into control, and it will be faster to learn. You just need to keep in mind: changing from an automatic to a manual will be more difficult than vice versa, since to control a manual you need to have a good reaction and think quickly.

Functions and principle of operation of pedals

Clutch pedal

The car's clutch pedal serves to connect the gearbox to the engine and to separate them. When the clutch pedal is at rest, the engine is connected to the gearbox - the clutch is engaged. When you press the clutch pedal to the floor, the engine is disconnected from the gearbox - the clutch is disengaged. To start the car moving, you need to engage the clutch, that is, release the pedal.

The clutch disc (consists of two discs) is splined on the gearbox input shaft (i.e., rigidly connected), and sandwiched between the basket and flywheel (engine) rings. When you press the clutch pedal, the spring releases the ring on the basket, and it moves away from the flywheel. The clutch disc is released and rotates independently of the flywheel. That's it, change gears. We release the clutch pedal, the release bearing releases the spring, the rings converge, and the disc is clamped. Go.

Basic rules for working with the clutch pedal

The left foot should always be ready to change gears, that is, to move to the clutch pedal. Most cars have a special area designed to rest the left foot. Or you can place the heel of your left foot on the floor and lean your foot against the body of the car in a position that is comfortable for you.

- Do not constantly keep your foot on the clutch pedal: your foot gets tired, the clutch gets tired and fails faster. The clutch release bearing, although it is designed to operate in constant rotation mode, is under increased load even when the pedal is lightly pressed and its service life is reduced. As soon as the desired gear is engaged, the left foot is freely placed in a convenient place next to the clutch pedal. While in a traffic jam, if you do not have to move away immediately, it is better to turn on the neutral speed and release the clutch pedal.

Always release the clutch completely when changing gears, for which the pedal should be pressed all the way.

The left foot is intended for only one pedal - the clutch.

Press the clutch pedal quickly, “all the way” and without jerking, in one motion.

The smooth release of the pedal is ensured by pressing on it with the middle part of the foot, using the balls of the foot. In this case, the heel of the foot should be lifted off the floor and the entire leg should be lifted up, not just the foot, that is, the shin and knee work.

When releasing the clutch smoothly, as soon as you feel the car's pull to move, hold your foot in this position and let the car drive 2-3 meters. This delay of the leg will be exactly at the “moment of starting the car.” If you pass this “moment” quickly and abruptly, the car will jerk and stall.

Before starting the engine, you must disengage the clutch (press the pedal all the way) and only then turn on the starter.

When engaging 1st, 2nd and reverse gear, release the clutch pedal gently and smoothly.

When engaging the gears following 2nd, the clutch pedal is released quickly, but without jerking or sudden movements.

The clutch pedal is used only to start driving, change gears and come to a complete stop.

When operating the clutch, gas or brake pedals, you should not lower your eyes down: your gaze should be directed forward at the road.

Shift from low to high gears and vice versa in a timely manner.

Before entering a turn, you need to engage a lower gear. After turning it on, release the clutch pedal slowly while working the brake pedal.

Clutch slipping is easily determined using a tachometer. If while driving, when you quickly press the accelerator pedal, the speed rises sharply, and then drops a little and the car begins to accelerate, the clutch requires repair.

Brake pedal

The brake pedal is not particularly complex in design. It is a lever with a platform at the lower end and two holes closer to the upper end. Through one of the holes (the one closer to the middle) there is a pin, which represents the axis of the lever, allowing the pedal to swing back and forth in a limited space. The bracket, with which the brake pedal is attached to the engine shield, is designed in such a way that the brake pedal can move in it only in one plane, without “dangling” from side to side.

Pressing the brake pedal in any car turns on the brake lights. To do this, a breaker is attached to the brake pedal bracket (a regular non-locking button, which motorists call a frog). The brake pedal should return to its original position as soon as the driver lifts his foot off it. To do this, it is equipped with a powerful return spring.

Gas or accelerator pedal

When you press the brake pedal, the load is transferred to the booster, which creates additional force on the master cylinder. When braking is completed (the brake pedal is released), the pedal moves to its original position under the influence of the return spring.

The brake pedal is not particularly complex in design. It is a lever with a platform at the lower end and two holes closer to the upper end. Through one of the holes (the one closer to the middle) there is a pin, which represents the axis of the lever, allowing the pedal to swing back and forth in a limited space. The bracket, with which the brake pedal is attached to the engine shield, is designed in such a way that the brake pedal can move in it only in one plane, without “dangling” from side to side.

The second hole in the lever is used to connect to the fork of the vacuum brake booster, and in case of its absence, to the fork of the master brake cylinder. For a reliable and at the same time movable connection, a metal pin is threaded through the fork and the hole in the lever. It is protected from falling out by a locking pin inserted into a groove at the end of the pin.

Pressing the brake pedal in any car turns on the brake lights. To do this, a breaker is attached to the brake pedal bracket (a regular non-locking button, which motorists call a frog). The brake pedal should return to its original position as soon as the driver lifts his foot off it. To do this, it is equipped with a powerful return spring.

Parking brake or handbrake

The handbrake has a brake drive and brake mechanisms - in general, like any brake system. In this case, the design of the parking brake provides for the use of brake mechanisms of the rear wheels.

The brake actuator performs the function of transmitting braking force from the driver to the mechanism: the motorist raises or lowers the lever, and in some cases presses the pedal. The lever is usually located to the right of the driver's seat. It has a ratcheting mechanism, which is responsible for ensuring that the brakes are in the working position. A system for turning off or on the parking brake lamp is integrated into the lever. Simply put, you lift the lever and a warning light comes on on the instrument panel indicating that the parking brake has been activated.

Next, the force is transmitted to the brake mechanism through one or more cables. Most often, three cables are used: the front (or central) one is connected directly to the handbrake, and the two rear ones are connected to the brake mechanism itself. Using a device called an “equalizer” or “rocker arm,” the front and rear handbrake cables are connected, and the force is transmitted evenly.

The parking brake mechanism has a number of other parts. These are, for example, adjustable and non-adjustable ends that connect the cables to the brake elements. The adjustable cable ends have nuts that can be used to change the length of the drive. When the driver lowers the handbrake, the system returns to its original position thanks to the return spring. It can have a different location - on the front cable, equalizer or directly on the brake mechanism.

But all this is about disc parking brakes. But there are also drums. In this case, braking occurs due to a separate lever, which is connected at one end to the rear cable and at the other to the brake pad. The cable moves the lever, which pushes the driving brake shoe, and with it the driven shoe, towards the brake drum: this causes the wheels to lock.

The parking brake can be controlled not only using the lever, but also by pressing the pedal, which is located next to the brake pedal on cars with automatic transmission. When the pedal is pressed, the parking brake is activated, and when pressed again, the brake release process occurs.

There are other options for the location of the parking brake, for example, on domestic Volga cars the lever was located not next to the driver’s seat, but near the steering column. On some vehicles, such as trucks and some SUVs, the parking brake acts on the transmission rather than the wheels. From this it received the name “transmission” or “central” brake. In such cars, the brake parts are located on the transfer case or gearbox and interact with the driveshaft.

Modern cars are increasingly equipped with an electronic parking brake drive - it is called electromechanical parking brake. In such a system there is an electric motor, which interacts with disc brakes.

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Many people, tired of using public transport, begin to see the need for their own car. But here’s the thing: beginners are sometimes so scared to get behind the wheel that they begin to forget how the pedals are located in the car.

Are the basics of driving a vehicle really that simple?

We have known this since school - teachers in life safety and other social disciplines tell us where the clutch, gas and brake are located. After all, there are emergency situations in life when you urgently need to get behind the wheel, even if you have no driving experience.

The most difficult aspect of driving is coordinating the use of arms and legs while operating a car.

Much here depends not only on technical characteristics the car itself, but also on the type of gearbox control. We all know well that it can be automatic or mechanical.

Some beginners believe that even a monkey can drive an automatic transmission - they say, sit down and turn the steering wheel, and the car will do everything for you - it will switch the pedals and select the optimal speed. But it is not so. “Automatic”, like “mechanics”, requires a certain approach to control. And here the well-coordinated work of arms and legs in the process of moving in transport is also important.

Pedals: classic concepts about their location

Ergonomics and ease of operation are the main criteria that beginners should rely on when choosing a car. You can’t buy a car without studying its basic characteristics and the nuances of driving it.

This question is especially acute for those who have no driving experience and are completely unfamiliar with all of the listed aspects of the car.

If you have only had driving experience in a driving school, we recommend that you turn to experts and “experienced” drivers to choose the “iron horse” that really suits you.

There are pedals in any car, regardless of what type of gearbox it is equipped with. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the classic structure of pedals, as well as the factors for which each of them is responsible (starting movement, shifting gears and braking).

In what order are the pedals located in any car?

• Gas pedal. Any car is equipped with this pedal. It is located on the right and is operated by the right foot. Responsible for the start of movement and acceleration. By pressing it, we give the car a signal that the system should increase the supply of the air-fuel mixture. By releasing the pedal, we give the reverse “setting”, i.e. We notify the mechanism about a decrease or cessation of fuel supply. Roughly speaking, the gas pedal is something like a faucet lever that can be opened or closed;
• Brake pedal. Also available in every car and located on the left. However, just like the gas pedal, it is operated exclusively by the right foot ( This is worth paying close attention to during the learning process!). In cars equipped with an automatic transmission, this pedal is located in the middle, to the right of the clutch and to the left of the gas pedal. By putting it into action, we give the machine a signal about smooth or sharp ( in emergency situations) reducing the speed of movement. The brake is the main part of every car! It is more important than the clutch, the gear shift lever, and even the gas! The fact is that getting moving, starting to move, changing gear or accelerating is not so important. But you must stop in any case when there is such a need or desire. Moreover, in some situations on the road this may need to be done urgently;
• Clutch pedal. This part is only available on vehicles with a manual transmission. It is located on the left (the brake in the “mechanics” is in the middle), and is activated exclusively by the left foot. It serves to switch torque to the wheels, thereby driving the car. It is pressed all the way and then released smoothly. By performing this manipulation, you force the car to move away. This needs to be done as smoothly as possible. Also, using this pedal, you can change speeds on the gearshift rocker.

This is the classic structure of the pedals in a car equipped with a manual transmission. Drive one like this "iron horse" pretty hard. In any case, more difficult than “automatic”. However, experienced drivers consider it “the basis of the basics”, and they say that your journey in driving a car should begin with precisely these basics.

Only if you master the “mechanics” will you be able to handle any other car. If you start right away with the “machine gun”, it will undoubtedly be easier for you.

But you cannot become a truly high-quality driver. Moreover, relearning from “automatic” to “mechanical” is very difficult, and this adaptation can be equated to learning “from scratch”.

Managing the mechanics

When getting behind the wheel of a manual, it is important to know how to properly drive such a car so as not to turn off the engine and not take off abruptly. So, when you are behind the wheel, start the car and squeeze the clutch all the way. Then smoothly release it to the upper mark and shift the gearbox. You need to start driving exclusively from first gear! Along with the clutch lifting, lightly press on the gas.

As you move, you must change gears strictly in a certain order, ascending or descending (this is important to prevent engine failure - the “heart” of your car). Of course, we are talking about driving in normal conditions, and this rule does not apply to emergency situations when sudden braking is necessary.

Look at the gear shift lever. This is a lever-type device traditionally located between the two front seats. It has letters and numbers, each of which carries a certain meaning. Numbers from 1 to 6 indicate the numbering of gears depending on the selected speed, and latin letter « R» — reverse control.

There are more letters in the “automatic machine”. For example, the letter " R"means putting the car into parking assist mode and the next parking mode. Letter " N" serves to move your “iron horse” over short distances.

Mode " L" helps to overcome difficult road(for example, off-road or a track with pits) at low speed. Numbering means the same as in “mechanics”. We have already found out how the pedals are located in an automatic car - there are only two of them: on the left is the brake, and on the right is the gas.

Atypical cars

Now any car is freely available to you, to suit different tastes. Even right-hand drive! And don’t think that they were created only for Tokyo or London - they are also used in Russia, and they are used normally.

Of course, these cars are more suitable for cities with driving on the left, however, many people successfully manage them here, where it does not exist and is not expected. It's not that simple, but some people find their own benefits in purchasing such a machine.

How are the pedals located in a right-hand drive car? Many beginners think that not only the steering wheel is “mirrored”, but also the control buttons. But that's not true. The pedals are located in the same chronological order, which is in our usual left-hand drive car. The only difference lies, strictly speaking, in the driver's position.

"Automatic" or "mechanics"

And now we come to the main question, which is the reason for heated debate among motorists of different gender, age and driving experience. What is better - manual transmission or automatic transmission?

Mechanics is best choice for both beginners and experienced drivers. Why? Because only a car equipped with a manual transmission gives the driver the opportunity to keep control in “his own hands”, in literally this expression. In this case, you drive the car and control its every movement, and not vice versa.

Also, “mechanics” are notable for their wear resistance (such machines are less likely to fail and can be repaired quickly and efficiently). It is harder to control, but more reliable. All notes in accident chronicles with the phrase “ the driver lost control“They almost always say that he was driving an automatic.” In addition, “mechanics” does not limit speed capabilities, unlike “automatic”.

A car equipped with an automatic transmission is more “vulnerable” and is more likely to break down. Its repair is quite painstaking and time-consuming, which is why it costs more. And the car itself with automatic transmission is several times more expensive than a manual one. It is much easier to drive, especially for an inexperienced amateur, but in this case the entire “ responsibility The responsibility for the move falls on her, not you.

Which car to choose is up to you. The main thing is to learn how to manage it adequately. Good luck on the roads!

Driving a car with a manual transmission occurs in compliance with a certain algorithm for switching the handle. Jerks and jerks of the car break constituent elements boxes.

Starting driving, familiarize yourself with the theory, learn the principle of operation of manual transmissions.

The transmission (manual transmission) has 2 purposes:

• transmission of torque from the vehicle's power unit to the wheels;
• regulation of thrust volume in various driving conditions.

Driving cars with manual transmissions implies a loss of speed by the vehicle when changing gears (movement occurs inertia). The handle shifts smoothly, without braking the car.
The manual transmission control is located in the cabin - the handle is on the right side of the driver. A car with a manual starts in first gear, then switches to second, then the driver is guided by the tachometer readings, the sound of the engine or his own feelings and at the appropriate moment switches the gearbox, providing a speed higher than the previous one.

The basis of the transmission operation involves the principle of changing torque in steps. By switching the handle inside the car, the gears begin to move. The steps are characterized by a certain rotation speed. Driving in a low gear at high speed is fraught with breakdowns of mechanical gearboxes. There are four, five and six speed gearboxes.
Calculation of the dependence of the speed of cars with mechanics and the selected gear is displayed in the table.

Using these parameters you can drive an unloaded vehicle. In reality, the speed decreases depending on related factors.
First gear is used when starting off. The second is going downhill and in traffic jams. The third is used around the city, and the rest for country roads.
In neutral gear, the drive torque is not transmitted to the wheels. A running engine with the gear in neutral and the gas pedal pressed leaves the car in a static position.

Purpose and location of pedals:

1. The clutch located on the left is pressed to the floor (with your left foot), starting to move the car and changing gears.
2. The pedal in the middle is the brake. Pressed with the right foot.
3. The far right gas pedal functions independently of the clutch pedal: press the gas while releasing the clutch pedal.

Advantages of manual transmission:

• small mass;
• convenient repair and maintenance;
• low manufacturing cost;
• there is no cooling system;
• endurance;
• the car can be towed;
• smooth ride;
• democratic fuel consumption;
• a chance to engage in extreme driving;
• in emergency situations, the car will start “from the pusher”;

Disadvantages of manual transmission:

1. chance to overload the engine and gearbox;
2. it is impossible to gradually change gear ratios;
3. difficult to select a gear;
4. lower comfort (than automatic transmission);
5. Tiring driving in city traffic.

The manual transmission ensures adequate engine operation when different conditions ride. The speed is adjusted manually by switching steps.

Be sure to watch the video: how to properly start with a manual transmission:

Driving position in a car

“Dummies” try to get into the car in strange ways: they sit in the car with their backs and begin to turn around in the seat, taking a comfortable position in order to drive the car.
Approach the car, from the driver's side, open the vehicle door with your left hand and point your right foot towards the gas pedal, sit down, close the door tightly.
Adjust the driver's seat, consider:

1. The back of the driver's seat is positioned with a slight inclination (the angle of inclination is close to 90 degrees).
2. The back fits tightly against the back of the seat.
3. My legs don't reach the steering wheel.
4. The driver observes the space behind and to the left of the car in the rear-view mirrors.

Adjust the driver's seat using the mechanisms on the seat. The legs reach the pedals freely and are bent at the knees. It is strictly prohibited to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. An incorrectly positioned seat causes tension in the driver's spine and elbow joints, plus a decrease in concentration. The adjustment of the driver's seat is carried out correctly: leaning against the back of the seat and shifting a gear distant from the driver, the driver does not feel discomfort.

Start driving

Driving a car with a manual transmission begins with mastering the layout of the gears. In order to switch automatically while the vehicle is moving, do not look closely at the shift lever. Pass First stage training with the engine turned off, it is safer.
Remembering the location of the gears is worth sequentially switching the gearbox lever to different positions. The gear layout is marked on the lever. There is no diagram - consult with the drivers, let them tell you the location of each gear. The middle position (the lever moves freely) is neutral.

Having learned how to shift the gearbox, proceed to the next stage: combine changing gears with pressing the clutch and gas pedals. Place the gearbox handle in the neutral position, having previously depressed the clutch, start the engine and warm it up to operating temperature. If the temperature environment below zero: while warming up the engine, press the clutch pedal. This will speed up the heating of the oil in the box. Start the car with the gear off so that the car does not start moving uncontrollably.
When starting to drive, slowly release the clutch pedal and simultaneously press the gas pedal. To prevent the car from stalling, the engine needs to gain speed. Increase them by pressing the gas (lightly), so as not to provoke a sharp start. Do not press the clutch pedal for more than 2 seconds while changing gears.
Learn to shift gears using the tachometer or listen to the powertrain. If the engine speed is low and the car does not pick up the desired speed, then switch to neutral, then switch to a lower gear.

If the engine speed is very high, engage a higher gear. The tachometer readings will help you focus on engine speed.
To learn how to drive backwards, master reverse speed control. You can turn it on by stopping the car. If the lever is shifted incorrectly, the gear will jump out. At reverse speed, the transmission picks up speed very quickly. Therefore, driving it for a long time is dangerous.

Braking in different situations

When stopping on a dry surface, do not shift the car from high to low gears, reduce the speed in this gear.
Driving in rainy weather and when there is ice is dangerous: the road surface becomes slippery. Therefore, when braking a car, you need to switch to a lower gear to slow down. This will allow you to control the angle of possible skidding of the car.
Would you like to learn how to brake on a slippery road? : Follow the instructions:

• slow down;
• release the clutch;
• switch to a lower gear;
• Depress the clutch again.

The sequence of these actions leads to “engine braking” and allows you to avoid blocking the wheels of the car.

Has your car skidded in the snow? - use the method of “rocking” the vehicle. To do this, move forward at first speed, then engage reverse gear and move backward.

Technique for stopping a car on a sloped road. Put the car on the handbrake and engage neutral gear, releasing the handbrake, shift to first gear, squeeze the clutch and move away, releasing the clutch and at the same time smoothly pressing the gas. There will be a moment when the car stops moving back, in this position you can keep the car on an incline or hill without using the brake.
To leave vehicle in a parking lot, stop the engine, press the clutch pedal and engage first gear. This helps prevent the car from rolling away. You can use the hand brake. When you return to the car, be sure to switch the transmission lever to neutral.

For sudden braking on a dry road the following scheme is used:

• release the gas pedal;
• press the clutch pedal;
• press the brake to stop the car;
• switch to neutral gear and release the pedals;
• put the car on the handbrake.

Downshift braking stops the car faster than using the brake pedal alone. To use this technique, use the following diagram:

• Depress the clutch pedal and shift to third gear;
• put your right foot on the brake pedal;
• begin to smoothly remove your foot from the clutch pedal;
• before the car comes to a complete stop, depress the clutch pedal again;
• Do not use first speed as a lower gear.

Driving a car with a manual transmission is a labor-intensive process, more difficult than driving with an automatic transmission. Having acquired certain skills and experience, the driver has mastered the principle of operation of manual gearboxes, he feels the car, he understands the connection between speeds and the gearbox.

1. You cannot drive in neutral gear; when the car rolls down a slope, the wheels may lock and you may lose control of the steering. It is unsafe to drive on a slippery road.
2. When approaching a traffic light, apply the engine brakes, then shift into a lower gear.
3. When driving the car, do not frequently depress the clutch - this will damage the release bearing; use the neutral position of the gearbox lever.
4. In winter, do not leave the car on the handbrake: the brake pads will freeze and the car will not move.
5. When driving over a speed bump, reduce your speed away from it, and sharply release the brake just before the obstacle.
6. When driving the vehicle at a stable speed, do not keep your left foot over the clutch pedal. This leads to muscle strain and involuntary pressing of the clutch, which can lead to its breakdown.
7. The engine operation is unstable: press the clutch and wait until the engine starts working correctly.
8. Press the clutch to the floor before changing gear.
9. Knowing that you will need to park your car on a slope, take a brick on the road, place it under the car’s wheel and the car will not roll down.
10. Before engaging reverse gear, stop the vehicle.
11. Novice drivers rely on the tachometer when changing gears. You need to drive a car taking into account possible engine damage due to high engine speeds.
12. The car has stalled, you don’t need to start it right away. Wait a minute to prevent the starter from overheating and draining the battery.

You have received your license, but you are not confident in driving correctly, choose roads that are not congested with cars and practice driving. You will get used to the car and feel confident.

Driving a manual car requires the patience and strength of a novice driver. Confused on the road and nervous, pull the car to the side of the road, turn on the emergency lights, calm down and continue driving.

A novice driver needs to ignore the boorish attitude of other drivers (ridiculing and cutting off cars marked with a student sign).
By getting into debates with boors while driving, you risk becoming involved in an accident; after the accident, you will have to repair the body of your own car. A novice driver driving a car needs:

• Be collected (no panic);
• Be polite towards other road users;
• Listen to the operation of the engine;
• Take a closer look at the tachometer;
• Look in the mirrors.

Time will pass and the beginner will learn to use the manual transmission correctly. Proper driving allows you to save fuel, plus it gives you a chance to feel the power of the engine.

If you are the owner of a car with a manual transmission and you have no driving experience, then my recommendations are for you. Learning to operate a manual transmission is like learning to ride a bicycle. It may not work out at first, but if you are persistent and patient, you will be able to drive a car freely and easily in the near future.

The main thing is to learn the location of the pedals on the “mechanics”, and then everything will go like clockwork. Of course, if you put in the effort and study hard. Listen to my advice. I am sure that my experience will help you quickly master this science.

The first thing I did was choose the safest and most peaceful place for my studies. It is very advisable that there are no other cars near you, nearby. I hope you understand why such precautions are needed. The site should not have slopes. This will make it much easier to master manual transmission.

Three true friends

Now is the time to get acquainted with manual pedals. On the left is the clutch, in the middle is the brake, and on the right is the gas. I will say that this arrangement is the same for both right-hand drive and left-hand drive cars. Therefore, you will have to remember it once, even if you subsequently need to change to another car with a manual transmission.

In a manual car, the clutch is responsible for:

• smooth starting;
• disconnecting the engine from the gearbox;
• gear shift.

Make sure you fully depress the clutch. To do this, simply press on it with your left foot. You can only change gears when the clutch is fully depressed.

How did I do it? At first I pressed the pedals one at a time, then randomly, trying to remember and get used to their location. I pressed the gas and brake with my right foot alternately. At the very beginning, the main thing is to remember the correct location and not get confused.

Working with pedals

How to use the clutch pedal on a manual transmission? Try pressing the clutch to the floor and shifting the gearshift lever to one of the speed positions. Once you have engaged the gear, slowly release the pedal. No sudden jerks or sudden movements. I did this several times in a row until I remembered how I felt.

First of all, make sure that your car's brakes are working properly. Training on faulty brakes is a waste of time and will not yield any results. And learning to drive such a car is quite risky.

It is very important to remember and feel what the pedal should be, its hardness, in order to notice a malfunction in time. If she:

1. Too soft and with a little pressure it suddenly sinks into the floor.
2. Too hard when it takes a lot of force to apply the brake.

This indicates a malfunction. If you experience similar sensations when pressing, then this is a serious reason to contact a car service center.

The brake pedal in a manual car is located in the center. To activate it, press it with your right foot. To brake, you must press the brake and clutch at the same time when you turn on the speed. From my own experience, I will say that the clutch must be pressed a certain fraction of a second faster than the brake.

The gas pedal is located on the right. By pressing or releasing it with your right foot, you give a command to the car's fuel system to increase or decrease the supply of the fuel mixture. As a result similar actions your car will speed up or slow down. The harder you press the gas, the higher the speed will be. The video above describes everything in detail once again – it’s worth watching.






The location of the pedals on the “mechanics” can be seen in the photo above. So you will understand what's what. I am sure that after just a few lessons you will be able to easily drive your car.

The structure and location of the main control levers or where is which pedal in the car. Location of gas, clutch and brake on mechanics. This article today will be an excellent guide for young drivers or those who plan to become one soon.

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To understand which pedal is which in the car. Location of gas, clutch and brake on mechanics. First you need to figure out what kind of car it is and what it is. Today we should distinguish between cars with a transmission:

• Mechanical type;
• - type of machine gun;
• - variable speed drive.

This is necessary to know in order to understand the differences between these types. What they have in common is that both products are used in the automotive industry; they differ in the design and method of gear shifting.

Since ancient times, many have become accustomed to the four-speed manual transmission on the familiar Zhigulka. There are three pedals inside the car: clutch, brake and gas. To turn on the first speed, you need to carry out some manipulations in the form:

• Turn on neutral;
• Turn the ignition key and start the engine, which ;
• Depress the clutch and engage first gear;

By synchronized releasing the clutch and pressing the gas, set the car in motion. It turned out to be very difficult for many car enthusiasts. In these seconds, everything happened: jerks, hitting the forehead on the steering wheel or windshield, the engine stalled, curses and obscene words, tears from the girls.

After several attempts, some on the 10th or 15th try, the car somehow started moving and the student acquired skills. But here, too, everything is not so simple: not only is it easy to drive at first speed, you also need to turn on others. Here is also the rub. 99.9 percent of students look at the pedals while switching, which is strictly prohibited, since it is necessary to monitor the direction of movement.

But after a few training sessions, this habit gradually goes away and the process occurs automatically.

Once again to remember: the clutch pedal in a car with a manual transmission is always the extreme left position, the foot brake is the central position, the accelerator, also known as gas, is the extreme right. There can be no other mechanical options.

With a machine gun and its modifications everything is different. There are only two pedals in the cabin: foot brake and gas. The role of the clutch is performed by shafts and couplings inside this type of transmission. The main advantage is that you don’t need to squeeze anything, the main thing is to turn on the “Drive” mode when starting and smoothly press the gas. The brains of the box will do the rest for you.

Due to the widespread popularity of automatic machines and its mutants, starting and driving vehicles is becoming easier and easier. Cars with manual transmissions are disappearing from the fleets of driving schools to replace them. Practical skills can be acquired from the first minutes of driving. The main thing is to learn to feel the car and engine speed.

Another common mistake of almost all students is habit of pressing to the floor from the first seconds, considering that if they were already able to get underway, then everything else is trivial. But this is far from true, and this is confirmed by the fact that after driving school they come and take their parents’ car and practice driving around the city without a driving permit and relevant experience.

We hope that the article on the topic of where is which pedal in the car and the location of the gas, clutch and brake on the mechanics will help you study the location of the control levers in more detail. The main thing is not to rush anywhere, study everything gradually. Then everything will definitely work out for you and troubles will bypass you.