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).
Google Maps 2D Driving Simulator
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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.
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#42I wonder if you could detect trees and objects from the shadows
Also there is 3D data for buildings that could be used.
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#43The car controls really weirdly. When you steer to the right, it slides right off the road to the left.
It's like the center of rotation is in front of the car, instead of beside it.
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#44Earlier 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.
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#45Eventually 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.
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#46It 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!