Clutch pedal: It activates the clutch mechanism that disengages the engine from the gearbox.
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It can only be found in cars with a manual gearbox. It is the pedal on the left side. When the driver steps on it, the clutch is activated and this releases the gearbox from the power generated by the engine. At the same time, the whole traction system is released and the wheels can turn freely.