Difficulty Levels

Beginner

In Beginner Mode, while many of the most complex procedural rules are presented as non-penalty tips, the following core safety rules are still enforced and will result in penalties:

• Failing to Stop: You will be penalized for not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign.
• Speeding: Exceeding the speed limit will result in a penalty.
• Collisions: Colliding with pedestrians, other vehicles, or poles is penalized.
• Lane Keeping: Driving in the wrong lane on a two-way road will result in a penalty for failing to keep left.
• Indicating: You will be penalized for failing to indicate your intention to turn.
• Red Light Violation: Crossing an intersection while the traffic light is red is penalized.
• Yielding: You will be penalized for failing to yield to pedestrians at a crossing or to other vehicles when required.
• Seatbelt Usage: You will be penalized for driving forward on a public road without the seatbelt fastened.
• Brake Locking: You will be penalized for locking the brakes, which causes a skid.
• Engine RPM Management: Penalties for shifting gears at incorrect RPMs (either too early/laboring or too late/over-revving) are active, as the enableRpmMonitoring flag is not tied to the difficulty setting.

Intermediate

This tier introduces procedural checks and requires more awareness from the driver.

• Mandatory 360° Observation: You must perform a full observation of your mirrors and blind spots before moving off from a standstill.
• 3-Point Observation Before Turns: Before indicating for a turn, you must perform a 3-point check (e.g., check the right mirror, then the right blind spot before a right turn).
• Starting in Gear: You will be penalized for starting the engine if the vehicle is not in neutral or park.
• Hazard Light Usage: You are required to use hazard lights if your vehicle has a breakdown on the road.
• Stationary Procedure Checks: Certain procedures are now checked to ensure they are performed only while the vehicle is completely stationary.
• Gear Discipline (Speed Humps): You will be penalized for going over a speed hump in a gear higher than second.
• Mini-Circle Discipline: You will be penalized for crossing over the center of a mini-circle.
• AI Interaction: AI drivers will now hoot at you for incorrect actions, like hesitating too long at an intersection.

Advanced

This tier enforces the strictest K53 rules, simulating a formal driving test where timing and precise sequences are critical.

• Parking Brake When Stationary: You must engage the parking brake if you are stopped for more than a few seconds.
• Correct Ignition Sequence: You are required to turn the ignition key to the “On” position to check dashboard gauges and warning lights before starting the engine.
• Rear-View Mirror Before Braking: You must check your rear-view mirror immediately before braking.
• Brake-Then-Turn Sequence: The system checks that you brake to a safe speed and select the correct gear before you begin to execute a turn.
• Static Steering: You will be penalized for turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary.
• Overtaking Signal Discipline: You must signal your intention to return to your lane after completing an overtake.
• Indicator Timing: You will be penalized for activating your indicator either too early or too late before a turn.
• Emergency Stop Test: The game may randomly trigger an emergency stop procedure that you must execute correctly.
• Warning Triangles: If driving a heavy vehicle (isHuge), you are required to place warning triangles in a breakdown situation.
• Random Vehicle Faults: A dashboard warning light may turn on randomly, and you will be penalized if you continue to drive to your set destination without addressing the fault at the auto repairs center.