foot control Flashcards
How many foot controls does a manual transmission vehicle have and how are they positioned ?
A manual vehicle has 3 foot controls, the accelerator on the right , the brake in the middle and the clutch on the left.
How many pedals in an automatic vehicle
2, the accelerator and break
How should the break be used ?
In a sensitive pressure gradient down and one last release up for a smooth stop
What happens when the gas/accelerator pedal is pressed
more fuel goes to the engine meaning the more you press it the faster the vehicle moves
What is the clutch used for ?
The clutch is used when changing gears, moving and stopping the vehicle.
Where should you place your heel?
The heel should be placed in the centre of the accelerator and brake pedal to allow you to move to and from both without any obstructions.
How will others know you’re breaking?
There will be warning lights at the back of the vehicle indicating when you’re breaking
Explain how the clutch works
The clutch is formed of 2 plates, 1 plate connects to the engine and 1 plate connects to the wheels. When the vehicle is on the plate connected to the engine revolves. When the clutch pedal is down both plates separate and there is no connection, this allows you to change gears and stop
What is the biting point ?
The biting point is the point in which both clutch plates start to touch but are not fully pressed together
What is the cause of stalling
Stalling is due to releasing the clutch too fast causing the plates to connect harshly and the engine will cutout
