The braking system is one of the most important safety features of any car. It slows down or stops the vehicle when you apply the brakes. There are two main types of brakes:
Additional components of the braking system include:
The transmission is responsible for transferring power from the engine to the wheels. It allows the car to adjust its speed and torque (the force that turns the wheels) by shifting gears. There are three primary types of transmissions:
The engine is the power source of the car, and just like the heart pumps blood through your body, the engine drives your car forward.