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About a decade ago, all of us were imagining a future where people are able to practice various activities such as driving, flying a plane and things of that nature, by using simulators in order to prepare for the real deal. Well, believe it or not, the future is already here, and as each day goes by, it gets even more and more advanced.

Today, we have driving simulators, flying simulators and all kinds of simulators, to be honest, so whatever it is that you want to practice before attempting the real thing, you’re free to do it.

This article will be focused on the Driving Simulator, and we’re going to be talking about all of its benefits, along with everything else that you need to know about it. If you want to learn more, feel free to continue reading until the end. Let’s take a look.

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What is Driving Simulator?

Driving Simulators exist in different kinds. Some offer the complete experience by placing you in a cockpit (or a vehicle cabin) while others simply need you to attach a wheel and sit in front of four monitor setup in your home. The software itself is designed to help you become a better driver, or teach you how to drive from scratch.

Who uses it?

Believe it or not, a lot of people use driving simulators. More than half of the people that use a driving simulator are doing it so that they can learn for when the time comes for real driving, and the other part are people who already know how to drive, they just want to get better and better at it. Formula (F1) drivers are using these simulators in order to practice becoming better, while being safe and not risking their life, since we all know that Formula driving can sometimes be pretty scary and dangerous. CS Driving Simulator is a website where you can learn more about it, so feel free to check it out.

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What do I need in order to use one?

Just like we mentioned earlier, Driving Simulators come in many different kinds, and depending on what kind of an experience and realism you want to achieve, you are free to customize your atmosphere however you like. If you really want to achieve the feeling which is closest to the real deal, we suggest the following things. Buying a VR Kit (Virtual Reality Kit) a high-quality realistic steering wheel, all of the pedals that are exactly the same like in a real car, and setting up a booth so that you don’t feel distracted at all from any outside sources, while feeling like you’re in the cockpit of a real car.

And finally, if you really want to spice it up, make sure that you get a good sound system in order to hear all the sounds of the engine, brakes and everything else that you can hear from a real car. By doing all of this, you’re completely prepared to enhance your driving skills, so good luck and stay safe.