Manual Transmission Research Paper
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Manual Transmission
10/08/2014
Introduction A large portion of the United States population find that driving a car with a manual transmission, or stick shift as it is commonly referred to, is incredibly difficult. However, all it actually takes is rigorous practice and absolute dedication before driving a stick shift becomes a habit. The main purpose of the manual transmission is to allow a vehicle to travel at high speeds with lower revolutions, but still have enough power to accelerate. The three main components of the manual transmission are; the shifter, the clutch pedal, and the clutch. The shifter is usually located in between the front seats of a vehicle; however, the shifter can also be placed behind the steering wheel on older vehicles. The shifter has the ability to move forward or backward, and left to right for different gear changes. The clutch is located between the transmission and engine and converts engine rotation into forward movement via transmission. The clutch pedal is located to the left of the brake pedal. A typical manual transmission has five gears, and a reverse gear. In order to be successful at driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, a set of steps must be followed and repeated every time the car is …show more content…
driven; push the clutch pedal in, move the shifter into gear, release the clutch pedal and press the gas pedal. The first step of any process of driving a manual transmission is pushing the clutch pedal in.
Push in the Clutch Pedal The clutch pedal is the most important component of a car with a manual transmission; without it, the car would not move. It determines whether or not the engine makes contact with the transmission. When pressed to the floor, the clutch disconnects from the engine, preventing the car from accelerating forward. Pushing the clutch in also allows the car to start. When the clutch is released, the car is free to accelerate. The first step of driving with a manual transmission begins with pushing in the clutch pedal. From there, a person can switch from neutral into any gear, from one gear to another, or even start the car. After the clutch pedal has been pushed in, the shifter can then be placed into gear.
Shifting into Gear Shifting into gear is the easiest part of driving a stick shift. It requires moving the shifter from one gear to another. The driver must push the clutch pedal in completely before shifting, otherwise the gears will grind and possibly break. Certain speeds require the car to be in a gear; for example, 60 miles per hour on the highway will require the shifter to be in the fifth gear position. Once the shifter has been placed into gear, the driver is then ready to release the clutch pedal and apply the gas pedal.
Release the Clutch and Apply the Gas This step in the process is where many people have difficulty with driving stick shift.
In order to complete any gear change on a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be released at the exact same time that the gas pedal is applied. The timing is the most important part to ensure a smooth and swift gear change. If the incorrect amount of gas is applied when the clutch pedal is released, the car may stall and shut off, or it may jolt forward. This maneuver must be executed each time a gear change is required. For lower gears, the clutch pedal must be released much slower than for higher gears. Once the clutch has been released and the gas has been applied, the gear change is
complete.
Conclusion In conclusion, a manual transmission is a mechanical system used in the operation of a vehicle by which the driver must physically switch gears to accelerate the car forward. The main components of a manual transmission include the clutch, the clutch pedal, and the shifter. In order to properly drive using a manual transmission, the driver must; push the clutch pedal in, move the shifter into gear, and release the clutch pedal while applying the gas pedal. When these steps are followed correctly, anyone can be successful at driving with a manual transmission.
References
WikiHow. (2013). How to Drive a Stick. Retrieved from Driving Basics.: http://www.wikihow.com/Drive-a-Stick
Manual Transmission
10/08/2014
Introduction A large portion of the United States population find that driving a car with a manual transmission, or stick shift as it is commonly referred to, is incredibly difficult. However, all it actually takes is rigorous practice and absolute dedication before driving a stick shift becomes a habit. The main purpose of the manual transmission is to allow a vehicle to travel at high speeds with lower revolutions, but still have enough power to accelerate. The three main components of the manual transmission are; the shifter, the clutch pedal, and the clutch. The shifter is usually located in between the front seats of a vehicle; however, the shifter can also be placed behind the steering wheel on older vehicles. The shifter has the ability to move forward or backward, and left to right for different gear changes. The clutch is located between the transmission and engine and converts engine rotation into forward movement via transmission. The clutch pedal is located to the left of the brake pedal. A typical manual transmission has five gears, and a reverse gear. In order to be successful at driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, a set of steps must be followed and repeated every time the car is …show more content…
driven; push the clutch pedal in, move the shifter into gear, release the clutch pedal and press the gas pedal. The first step of any process of driving a manual transmission is pushing the clutch pedal in.
Push in the Clutch Pedal The clutch pedal is the most important component of a car with a manual transmission; without it, the car would not move. It determines whether or not the engine makes contact with the transmission. When pressed to the floor, the clutch disconnects from the engine, preventing the car from accelerating forward. Pushing the clutch in also allows the car to start. When the clutch is released, the car is free to accelerate. The first step of driving with a manual transmission begins with pushing in the clutch pedal. From there, a person can switch from neutral into any gear, from one gear to another, or even start the car. After the clutch pedal has been pushed in, the shifter can then be placed into gear.
Shifting into Gear Shifting into gear is the easiest part of driving a stick shift. It requires moving the shifter from one gear to another. The driver must push the clutch pedal in completely before shifting, otherwise the gears will grind and possibly break. Certain speeds require the car to be in a gear; for example, 60 miles per hour on the highway will require the shifter to be in the fifth gear position. Once the shifter has been placed into gear, the driver is then ready to release the clutch pedal and apply the gas pedal.
Release the Clutch and Apply the Gas This step in the process is where many people have difficulty with driving stick shift.
In order to complete any gear change on a manual transmission, the clutch pedal must be released at the exact same time that the gas pedal is applied. The timing is the most important part to ensure a smooth and swift gear change. If the incorrect amount of gas is applied when the clutch pedal is released, the car may stall and shut off, or it may jolt forward. This maneuver must be executed each time a gear change is required. For lower gears, the clutch pedal must be released much slower than for higher gears. Once the clutch has been released and the gas has been applied, the gear change is
complete.
Conclusion In conclusion, a manual transmission is a mechanical system used in the operation of a vehicle by which the driver must physically switch gears to accelerate the car forward. The main components of a manual transmission include the clutch, the clutch pedal, and the shifter. In order to properly drive using a manual transmission, the driver must; push the clutch pedal in, move the shifter into gear, and release the clutch pedal while applying the gas pedal. When these steps are followed correctly, anyone can be successful at driving with a manual transmission.
References
WikiHow. (2013). How to Drive a Stick. Retrieved from Driving Basics.: http://www.wikihow.com/Drive-a-Stick