Should GT produce Real Driving Lessons for different countries in the game??

[SpawnBlack]

I have been thinking about this for a while now and I think it could work. As the physics of the GT get better and better, do you think it would be possible for PD to produce a realistic GT Driving Test Simulator for different countries?

You would simply go to take your test at the Test Centre with all the same questions that you would study for. Then have your driving test on the GT Driving Test Simulator and from there your on your own to pass in the real thing.

How well do you think you would do?

 

[kohanson]

I like this idea. They should also come out with the driving test track with the slopes, humps, parking lots, traffic lights etc. A point system will also help the tester judge how the driver drives.. There should also be scenarios like vehicles cutting into your lanes, weather system, etc But if it is going to be implemented, it could be 2 years later or in GT6.

 

[SpawnBlack]

I like this idea. They should also come out with the driving test track with the slopes, humps, parking lots, traffic lights etc. A point system will also help the tester judge how the driver drives.. There should also be scenarios like vehicles cutting into your lanes, weather system, etc But if it is going to be implemented, it could be 2 years later or in GT6.

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Thats what I'm talking about! More ideas are welcome and Hopefully PD will catch on.

 

[ploopsy]

I always wished that there was a free roaming driving game with GTs physics and finesse. Imagine how awesome GTA would be if the cars behaved like they were in GT.

 

[CarBastard]

I'm sorry for saying this but you guys are maybe asking for too much. I'd like a free roam mode two but I'd be happy just having to go round a track, without opponents (although it'd be great to do online with friends, not as opponents but as companion), without time being measured like in a TT, without pressure.

 

[Diego440]

Yeah, so in Venezuela (and other 3rd world countries) you could just pay 10 bucks and get your driver's licence without the need of any test or driving skills whatsoever.

 

[pLiDeX]

Yeah, so in Venezuela (and other 3rd world countries) you could just pay 10 bucks and get your driver's licence without the need of any test or driving skills whatsoever.

lmao 👍

 

[Watevaman]

They would make tons of money, that's for sure.


But, of course, if it's up to the governments to decide which simulator to buy, they'll probably go for the more expensive ones with lights and gizmos.

 

[garybee]

You realise of course that nobody would use it properly for more than 5 mins. They'd spend the rest of the time seeing how spectacularly they could fail it.

 

[FlareKR]

Don't be surprised when you see five year olds getting their drivers licenses printed out of their PS3s.
And FlareKR's parents still won't let him get a permit, even tough he's 16.

 

[Lain]

Good idea. An option to practice parallel parking would be fantastic.

 

[arvin charles]

Unless PD can simulate real idiot drivers that you'll have to deal with in real life, I'll have to say no.

 

[McLaren]

Nooo.
If I wanted to take driving lessons, I'd go retake the bloody driving test.

 

[dbarrade]

Imagine how many people would practise that stylish hand brake park used in movies like the Blues Brothers and then total their car in real life attempting the same thing.

 

[Devedander]

Realistically speaking the exact physics isn't what's necessary for driving tests. Driving tests are more to ensure you know what you should do in a given situation. So even a very poor simulation (think Hard Drivin from back in the day) would pretty much suffice as long as realistic situations are presented.

The value of exacting physics is pretty small in a driving test as your car, in your configuration and with all it's aging and flaws, tires, wear etc would have to be represented.

 

[jedaye]

If this feature is going to delay the release of future GT titles then no thanks.

 

[baadshah]

I like the Free roam idea. Not as extravagant as Grand Theft Auto, but at least free roam around the track. Eg. Behind the pits, service roads. 💡

 

[irnbrutwinturbo]

Realistically speaking the exact physics isn't what's necessary for driving tests. Driving tests are more to ensure you know what you should do in a given situation. So even a very poor simulation (think Hard Drivin from back in the day) would pretty much suffice as long as realistic situations are presented.

The value of exacting physics is pretty small in a driving test as your car, in your configuration and with all it's aging and flaws, tires, wear etc would have to be represented.

Definately nailed this thread with that comment.

So, whos going to phone Kaz and ask for random cows on the road, working indicators and a co-pilot who puts his hand on the dash to tell you when to stop.

Also, i think to be fair, anyone who is currently driving and fails on GT should be disqualified.

 

[kayman]

Well i know of an even more realistic simulator that is in development for that exact purpose here.

 

[DK]

But, of course, if it's up to the governments to decide which simulator to buy, they'll probably go for the more expensive ones with lights and gizmos.

Well, in Ireland the cheap-ass government will probably go for a Mario Kart Arcade machine.

 

[Leadfoot53]

I know that Kaz has talked about the option of a "GT Driving Test"

 

[Leadfoot53]

Unless PD can simulate real idiot drivers that you'll have to deal with in real life, I'll have to say no.

So you're saying that the AI that is in the game isn't bad enough?

 

[kayman]

So you're saying that the AI that is in the game isn't bad enough?

They will probably only have a basic AI anyway. As most of the "events" will be scripted to happen (like for example a truck to be coming the other way if you overtake on a blind corner).

 

[Jujubean]

I always thought it was a funny idea to drink and play GT, try to see how many drinks it takes for your lap times to start to climb...

 

[MowTin]

I have been thinking about this for a while now and I think it could work. As the physics of the GT get better and better, do you think it would be possible for PD to produce a realistic GT Driving Test Simulator for different countries?

You would simply go to take your test at the Test Centre with all the same questions that you would study for. Then have your driving test on the GT Driving Test Simulator and from there your on your own to pass in the real thing.

How well do you think you would do?

This is funny...I learned to drive using a computer program

http://www.3dfahrschule.de/uk_index.htm

It was pretty crappy. The thing is you don't need physics to learn to drive. When you're not at the limit the physics are pretty simple...stop...go...turn

But the program did help me get the rules of traffic down before I ever took real lessons. That's all a computer program can really do for you.

When you first learn to drive the biggest barrier is the FEAR. Fear of side swiping a parked car. Fear of running somone over by accident. A computer program won't help you over come this fear. Only experience in a real car can.

You need traffic and GT has no traffic. So a game like GTA IV could more easily be adapted to a driving test (traffic and pedestrians).