A vehicle with a manual transaxle can be cranked and started without depressing the clutch pedal. Technician A says the clutch is not releasing when the pedal is depressed. Technician B says the most likely cause is a defective clutch safety switch. Who is correct?

Answer: Technician B

Explanation: In manual cars, the clutch safety is designed to stop the vehicle from moving when you start the gnition. It prevents power from flowing into the circuit. This is found in the pedal mechanism of cars so depressing the clutch pedal will likely cause a defective in the clutch safety. You will begin to perceive the clutch burning and white fumes coming out from the pedal.