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Google Maps 2D Driving Simulator

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Re: Google Maps 2D Driving Simulator

#41
Eventually driving simulators should replace 80% of initial real-world driving instruction. It has the potential to be a lot safer, cheaper and environmentally friendly.

Not to mention that repetition-based practice of mind-muscle reflexes, like stick-shifting, could just as well be practiced in a fun context (like racing simulators).

Re: Google Maps 2D Driving Simulator

#44
post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I fly out of there tomorrow. I'm not going to miss it (except for the excellent food).

Why not?

It's a desolate suburban wasteland of freeways and strip malls, utterly lacking in character, history and any real sense of geography.

Although I will grant you that once you get up into the hills it's really rather nice.

Re: Google Maps 2D Driving Simulator

#45

Eventually driving simulators should replace 80% of initial real-world driving instruction. It has the potential to be a lot safer, cheaper and environmentally friendly. Not to mention that repetition-based practice of mind-muscle reflexes, like stick-shifting, could just as well be practiced in a fun context (like racing simulators).

You'll need to replicate the full physical feedback, i.e. you'll need a simulator machine akin to what flight pilots use.

Re: Google Maps 2D Driving Simulator

#46
It riminds me of a video game I used to play as a kid -- you could be the driver of a hook-and-ladder fire engine, and you could drive in the front or back position. The fun part was driving through neighborhoods smashing everything flat and causing fires, all in awesome two-color graphics!
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