Computer games used for driving skills

[rpm]

Computer games used for driving skills

A major US insurance company on Thursday set out to prove that playing computer games can sharpen the minds of older drivers so much that they deserve discounts on their auto policies.

 

[fz1]

They'd better be using ultra-realistic simulator-type games (Forza Motorsport?) rather than Need For Speed (arcade-type) games, and steering wheels with force feedback rather than controllers

 

[scotty777]

They'd better be using ultra-realistic simulator-type games (Forza Motorsport?) rather than Need For Speed (arcade-type) games, and steering wheels with force feedback rather than controllers

lol, Need for speed, WAS good, but is now, well, not so good...

 

[HavocXphere]

They'd better be using ultra-realistic simulator-type games (Forza Motorsport?) rather than Need For Speed (arcade-type) games, and steering wheels with force feedback rather than controllers

Actual non-racing games qualify too.

It looks like their angle is "games keep mind & reactions up" than actual racing practice.

 

[genetic]

I'm sure the same would apply to the military, where recruits will be given FPS games to play to sharpen their reaction times and skills.

 

[Ghost02]

I think GTA would help alot

 

[HavocXphere]

I'm sure the same would apply to the military, where recruits will be given FPS games to play to sharpen their reaction times and skills.

afaik THe US army partially funded the development of the American Army game.