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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera
Many of the drivers grew up driving video games. Just hit restart game and go. They obviously have a real problem finding the reset button on the dash of the real cars.
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I still like video 'games', but the 'simulators' are so much better.
I played the Need For Speed series but noticed the invincible bumper car was affecting my perception of reality: Solid objects were no longer threats (yikes), there was no permanent damage from collisions, and abusing the controls and capabilities was normal and expected.
The GrandPrixLegends/GPL series is the exact opposite: It requires precision and careful attention to stay within the range at speed. It is unforgiving and sometimes even finishing the race course is a victory sometimes. Make a mistake and it's instant game over.
I've always wanted Drivers Ed to have simulators covering every real-life complex scenario and how applicants react:
-Car doors suddenly opening.
-Children and pet running across the street in front of stopped cars in other lanes.
-Speeding traffic from the sides when entering a throughway.
-Who has right-of way in various situations.
-Highway behavior and when to pass or not.
-A mix of impatient/reckless/slow/normal vehicles.
-etc