Manual transmissionBosnia and Herzegovina

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73. Manual transmission

A manual transmission is a vehicle transmission in which the driver selects the gears manually, usually using a gear lever together with a clutch pedal. The driver operates the clutch to disconnect and reconnect the engine from the transmission when starting, stopping or changing gears.

Driving a manual vehicle requires the driver to coordinate the clutch, accelerator and gear selection. Compared with an automatic transmission, gear changes are controlled directly by the driver rather than being performed automatically by the vehicle.

Manual transmission of a Volkswagen Passat with 6 gears.
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What is a manual transmission?

A manual transmission is a gearbox in which the driver manually selects the appropriate gear, normally using a gear lever and clutch pedal.

What does the clutch do in a manual vehicle?

The clutch temporarily disconnects the engine from the transmission, allowing the driver to start, stop and change gears smoothly.

What is the difference between a manual and automatic transmission?

With a manual transmission, the driver selects and changes gears. An automatic transmission normally selects the appropriate gears automatically without requiring a conventional clutch pedal.

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