>how would that not be a great way to sell a car? Because there's no guarantee that the experience is in any way comparable to the actual driving. It's in the

>how would that not be a great way to sell a car? Because there's no guarantee that the experience is in any way comparable to the actual driving. It's in the manufacturer's interest to do the opposite. If the controls weren't standardized the simulation might have still been useful to learn the controls, but they are. Besides, when AI cars come along the criterias will change completely. From driving experience to cost and comfort. That could be virtualized... but there wouldn't be much point in it.