Question

select the correct answer
which parts of the car are used to accelerate, stop, and switch gears?
a. las pastillas, el espejo y la palanca de cambio
b. los asientos, las luces delanteras y las luces indicadoras
c. el acelerador, el freno y el embrague
d. el espejo lateral, las ruedas y las puertas

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option A: "las pastillas" (brake pads) are related to stopping, but "el espejo" (mirror) is for visibility and "la palanca de cambio" (gear shift lever) is for gear - changing. This option has extra non - relevant parts.
• Option B: "los asientos" (seats) are for sitting, "las luces delanteras" (front lights) and "las luces indicadoras" (indicator lights) are for lighting and signaling. None of these are for accelerating, stopping, or gear - changing.
• Option C: "el acelerador" (accelerator) is for accelerating, "el freno" (brake) is for stopping, and "el embrague" (clutch, in manual cars, used for smooth gear - changing) are the correct parts.
• Option D: "el espejo lateral" (side mirror) is for visibility, "las ruedas" (wheels) are for movement in general, and "las puertas" (doors) are for entry/exit. None of these are specifically for the mentioned functions.

Answer:

C. el acelerador, el freno y el embrague