Driving Simulator to pass practical test

Jestahr · 17 Apr 2015 at 14:14

Hey guys,

Not sure where to post this so here goes.

I've finally decided to stop using the excuse of public transport and learn to drive. Have been doing lessons for a month now, just passed my theory and thinking of booking my practical sooner rather than later as it's a 2 month wait around here.

To that end, I'd like to get some extra practise in and decided to check out the options of driving simulators, in particular ones designed to aid in passing a driving test.

Also are there any that can simulate (to some extent) clutch / gearbox? If yes, any cheap wheels / pedals / gearbox stuff out there?

Cheers!

Jestahr · 17 Apr 2015 at 14:50

Well, for anyone interested or in the same boat I found the Logitech G27 and the software "City Car Driving". Looks very good, check out this vid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpYjUBiGtuo

Problem is the £250 price tage on the G27

Jestahr · 17 Apr 2015 at 17:35

Aye don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting to learn to drive using a simulator. I just think it would help to brush up on a bit of awareness etc. All the replies so far seem to be assuming I've never actually driven a car xD

I'm not far off test ready really, done quite a few lessons as a teen and done about 20 hours in last month, literally just going over manoeuvres and mock tests atm. Just want something additional to supplement the lessons at home.

Jestahr · 11 Jul 2015 at 09:12

Well I passed first time, I'd like to thank TrackMania Stadium for the help!