What can happen if, when starting off, you fully press the accelerator pedal?
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When starting off, if the **accelerator pedal** is pressed all the way down, an **idling acceleration** can occur. This happens because the accelerator regulates the amount of fuel entering the engine. By pressing it fully, a lot of fuel enters, but if the **clutch pedal** is completely pressed, the engine does not transmit its movement to the wheels.
In this situation, the engine can increase its revolutions without the vehicle moving, which is known as idling acceleration. To avoid this, it is important to **accelerate smoothly and progressively** and release the clutch properly so that the engine transmits its power to the wheels and the vehicle begins to move in a controlled manner.
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