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What is the primary purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: medium.

  1. A. To accelerate the vehicle
  2. B. To brake the vehicle
  3. C. To engage or disengage the engine from the gearbox when changing gear - correct
  4. D. To start the engine

Explanation

The clutch disconnects the engine from the gearbox so you can change gears smoothly without damaging the transmission.

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