Although you don't have to know how the engine in a car works to be able to drive it does help if you know whats under the hood!

An understanding of of the various components of a car will help you to drive in a more sympathetic way, this will not only make your driving more enjoyable but will also save you time money or even your life

This link will show you how the internal combustion engine works with full details of components, it   also has a full animation to help you understand  

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine1.htm

Good clutch control is essential for safety and economy, only plenty of practice will help you master this control on this next link it will show you how a clutch works

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/clutch.htm

Position of the car is controlled through the steering wheel, although it might seem quite simple,left goes left right goes right, cause and effect. Theres a lot more between the steering wheel and the road than meets the eye. Have a look here and find out how it links your hands to the road

http://auto.howstuffworks.co m/steering.htm

The brake is probably the most important control in the car, without it you wont stop !! See what it takes from the pedal to the wheels

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/brake.htm

With the shortage of fuel and ever increasing technologies have a look at the shape of things to come, this new type of engine holds some large implications for the motor industry and drivers alike.

This next link will show you a revolutionary new design of engine brilliant in design and simplicity .

The RadMax™ Rotary Engine

http://www.regtech.com/Radmax_Technology/Rotary_Principle/