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I am a road racer in the heart. I love racing games too as well as my children. Do playing racing games more helps in better racing? Or do they help at least in improving the driving?
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This is a wrong notion for us to say that it is going to help one improve on driving. The best way that we can improve our driving experience is simply by going to driving school and practicing.
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@Henrywrites I personally learnt how to drive through playing racing video games like Need for speed. I can tell you vehemently that till today, I never went to car learning driving school. 
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There is some evidence that playing racing games can help with improving driving skills, such as increasing reaction time, learning road rules, and improving spatial awareness. However, the impact of racing games on driving is still largely unknown and further research is needed to determine the full effects.

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Yes!  You will get at least some information about throttle, gear, brake etc. But I don't think you can get handle balance or steering balance from a racing game.
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But many techotechn have which can also probipr the steering control to so 
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To some extend it is helpful to improve the racing skills in someone. When you play a game you will be able to learn simple skills such as breaking and negotiating a corner with the right speed. Though the racing games should not give someones illusion that they can race in real life with thought proper training.
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Of course YES, it is arguable that such people are bound to be good drivers naturally, but just as pilots train in simulators, a sufficient realistic game should test or build up your reactions, and also reflexes that can translate to actual driving. In more truthful games like the Gran Turismo series, you will learn much more about how to pick a racing line as well and in general get a better grasp on how cars react to steering, braking etc .and changes if tractions. Though there will be more life things that simulators won't be able to emulate. That and alot of many racers and others with much experience in real race cars have often spoken highly of the realism of some games like iRacing and GT. In fact, iRacing claims some racers even use it sometimes to get a feel of a track before they can actually drive there car.
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Gaming serves a lot of needs for those who pay attention and participate in the gaming act. Some games have been said to have physical, emotional and psychological effects on those who play them. So, it's very possible that racing games can influence one's driving either in a positive or negative manner depending on the personality of the individual involved in playing the game.
Now, I'm going to share with you my own personal life experience with playing racing games and how it influenced my driving skills. Racing games was actually the first game franchise that I got used to before any other games like soccer games or mission games. I got so addicted to playing racing games to the extent that it gave me huge confidence to pick up my father's car keys one day and drove it off. This is exactly how I started driving and never went to any driving school.
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It can simulate the manner of driving, but it cannot enhance the real action. The best way to improve the driving skill is to use any vehicles available. 
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Well it will help you increase in control over staring and gears but some things you have to learn by real experience but now it's possible to learn driving as our technology have reach that level 
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Ya i think you can learn many from games but you can define it on the real life since it is just a game and you cant really died in game
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Yes, racing games can help improve driving. Racing games provide a safe, virtual environment for drivers to practice their skills, such as car control, reaction time, and situational awareness. Additionally, racing games can give drivers the opportunity to become familiar with a variety of tracks and cars, which can help them become more comfortable and confident in their driving skills.
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Yes, some car racing road has the traffic light that needs someone to adhere to it . this improve driving since the user get better knowledge to interpreted the meaning of colour in traffic light and also is able to understand the roads signs
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Playing racing games can improve hand-eye coordination, reaction times, and peripheral vision, which are useful skills for driving. However, it's important to note that racing games are not a substitute for real-life driving experience and should not be used as a primary means of learning to drive. It's recommended to seek professional driving instruction to ensure safe driving practices.
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Developing one's racing talents may, to a certain extent, be of use to one in competition. When you play a game, you will have the opportunity to acquire fundamental skills, such as how to use the brakes and maintain the appropriate speed while navigating a bend. However, a person should not be led to believe that they are capable of racing in real life without first engaging in enough preparation by playing racing video games.
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As it depends on the person's preferences and levels of racing experience. Some people may find that playing racing games helps in better racing, while others may find that the game only helps in the ability to efficiently drive their car. Ultimately, it is up to the individual player to decide what they feel helps in the ability to improve their driving skills.
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Racing games can improve certain aspects of driving skills, such as hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and spatial awareness. However, they cannot substitute for real-world driving experience and practice. Racing games may also promote aggressive or reckless driving behaviors that are not safe or legal on real roads. Therefore, while they can be a fun and entertaining way to enhance certain driving skills, they should be used in moderation and with caution.
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