Would playing this be a good way to practice driving with a manual?

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I want to learn how to drive a manual semi truck IRL. and i want to practice in some capacity until i can find a way to get access to the real thing again.

[ttower]

I find this game good to learn the basics of truck driving and maneuvering. It will probably be beneficial to get familiar with the idea of shifting a truck with so many gears, but as far as real practice, such as clutch control, no game will really be a good substitute due to the lack of feeling while doing it. It might help you understand gears, which to be in for what situations, and how the Range/Split works, but not the feel of the clutch and shifter.

I have not driven a Semi, but I drive Stick frequently. Games will help, but are no substitute, and I think this is exaggerated with Semis due to the weight and transmission differences.

[rhuffp]

It will also teach you the BASICs of backing a trailer. Won't sub for the real thing but will show you how to turn the steering wheel and how the trailer will move.

[ChrisTCanfield722]

"Africas entire population":
U are very correct.

There's also video's on YouTube that could also be of some benefit to u, on just this very subject as well, just use it based on the transmission brand / # of gears & any other key details to edit u'r search on YouTube, on the type of setup u plan to run within ATS.

Hope this helps.
Chris Canfield.

[ChrisTCanfield722]

Also, if u happen to be using a Logitech G29 Steering Wheel & shifter, to get that "Authentic Tractor-Trailer" Shifting Feel, may I recommend u get this shifter add-on to the said shifter, via Amazon @: https://www.amazon.com/Gearshift-Truck-Logitech-THRUSTMASTER-Shifter/dp/B093WN8H8N

It's currently priced USD: $199.99 in N E W condition.

CHECK IT OUT !
Hope this helps.
Chris Canfield.
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(PS: Install is very easy).
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1. pop off the shifter cover (shifter "H" pattern Grey cover) hiding the screw holding down the shifter ball.
Unscrew the ball.

2. slide down the shaft of the shifter add-on to the shaft for the G29 shifter.
(ENCLOSED WITH THE SHIFTER ADD-ON: will have an allen wrench.
Use it to tighten the [4.] allen screws located on the shaft / 2. in the front, (when the shifter is pulled down in the middle down position), & 2. on the left side of shaft.

3. (USING A WINDOWS COMPUTING DEVICE):
plug in the USB Type A plug into a dedicated port & u'r done / no enclosed software or drivers to install or download / device is "Plug and Play"

SEE MORE ON "Plug and Play", LISTED BELOW:
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Google Search:

"what does plug and play mean ?"
https://www.google.com/search?q=what+does+plug+and+play+mean+%3F&newwindow=1&sxsrf=AJOqlzVBDln1AxL21fC2u7TulH1bGhoTUg%3A1676019980184&ei=DAnmY7LpCtys5NoP--S_wAE&ved=0ahUKEwiyn7j8zIr9AhVcFlkFHXvyDxgQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=what+does+plug+and+play+mean+%3F&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgkIABAWEB4Q8QQyBggAEBYQHjILCAAQFhAeEPEEEAoyCQgAEBYQHhDxBDIJCAAQFhAeEPEEMgkIABAWEB4Q8QQyCQgAEBYQHhDxBDIGCAAQFhAeOgoIABBHENYEELADOgcIABCwAxBDSgQIQRgASgQIRhgAUOcKWMATYOkgaAJwAXgAgAFSiAGYAZIBATKYAQCgAQHIAQrAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

Wikipedia "computer tech geek speek" writeup on "Plug and Play":
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug_and_play

[lrrcp90]

ttower lähetti viestin:

I find this game good to learn the basics of truck driving and maneuvering. It will probably be beneficial to get familiar with the idea of shifting a truck with so many gears, but as far as real practice, such as clutch control, no game will really be a good substitute due to the lack of feeling while doing it. It might help you understand gears, which to be in for what situations, and how the Range/Split works, but not the feel of the clutch and shifter.

I have not driven a Semi, but I drive Stick frequently. Games will help, but are no substitute, and I think this is exaggerated with Semis due to the weight and transmission differences.

most trucks today are Automated Manual transmissions so no clutch or driver shifting.
are few hold outs but most mega trucking companies quit buying manuals and they are vanishing from the used truck markets.
My truck is 12 spd AMT and i do not miss the clutch one bit.

[lrrcp90]

Africas entire population lähetti viestin:

I want to learn how to drive a manual semi truck IRL. and i want to practice in some capacity until i can find a way to get access to the real thing again.

Most Semi trucks today are AMT's so no shifting by the driver, you also have to do the license test with a Manual to be able to drive them later or you get a restriction against driving a manual transmission truck.

[gdtrucking]

there is several transmissions in a big truck a 6 speed a 10 speed a super 10 a duplex a triplex and more