Activity 1

What is the primary role of the clutch in a manual car?

• To increase the car's speed

• To disconnect the engine from the wheels temporarily

• To activate the brakes

The clutch is only used when stopping the car

• True

• False

What does the gearbox do in a manual car?

• It converts engine speed into useable power for the wheels

• It controls the braking system

• It pumps fuel to the engine

In which situations would you typically use a lower gear?

• Driving at high speed on a highway

• Going uphill or starting from a stop

• Parking the car

What might happen if you skip gears while shifting?

• The car will accelerate smoothly

• The engine might stall or get damaged

• Nothing significant

You are driving up a steep hill and the car starts losing speed. What should you do?

• Press the braker harder

• Shift to a lower gear

• Shift to a higher gear

What happens to the clutch when the driver presses the clutch pedal?

• It engages the engine to the gearbox

• It disengages the engine from the gearbox

• It increase engine speed

Which of the following is NOT a type of gearbox?

• Manual

• Automatic

• Semi-Automatic

• Hydraulic

What is the purpose of gear ratios in a gearbox?

• To maintain constant speed

• To change the torque and speed relationship between the engine and wheels

• To control the fuel injection

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The main purpose of a clutch is to allow the engine to run without moving the vehicle.

• True

• False