Technician A says the clutch allows the engine to idle while the vehicle is stopped. Technician B says the clutch is needed for gear shifting. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both technicians are correct. The clutch does allow the engine to idle while the vehicle is stopped by disconnecting the engine from the transmission, and it is also needed for shifting gears smoothly by temporarily disconnecting the engine power to the transmission during the gear change.

Technician a Says the Clutch Allows the Engine to Idle