Tandre Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Tractor trailer challenges American Truck Simulator is bringing a wider range of semi-trailer lengths compared to what we have in ETS2 now. The longest variants and the overall resulting length of the whole tractor-trailer pose an extra challenge for navigating tight intersections and maneuvering at the cargo drop-off points. Consider the comparison image above - it's clear that the driver of the big rig on top will have a considerably harder time getting through tight bends or taking a turn on a narrow street. Often the shortest path through a city may not be the best path to reach the destination without risking damage to your semi. The same cargo delivery point which seemed easy with a shorter trailer before can become a nightmare when you come next time with a 53-foot trailer. A trailer's axle positioning will also challenge the players to expand the skills they are bringing over from driving trucks in Euro Truck Simulator 2. Double axle configurations are more common in the US, and certain configurations of axles will have a different tendency to jack-knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandre Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 This is awesome, might it offer some challenge for once? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Wazawai Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Gimme NOW XD Signature removed by a wondering ghost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MashedPotaton8r Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Can't wait to drive a long 125t trailer in ATSMP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartD Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 This is going to be awesome. STVTC Founder & Management / TruckNet Developer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrax737 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Eh no problem we will go 80 instead of 90 in turns and 1 gear lower in crossroads cant wait for the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHarv98 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 ahahha kravaty merc's arent everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaaMArtin Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I love to see this! And it's quite interesting how different american trailers are to european ones. First of all the 2 vs. 3 axles, and how the american trailers seem more exposed. I mean, I see a lot more dangers with the american trailers. If someone in a car were to drive fast into the side of the trailer, they would be decapiteted rather than just experience a head on crash xd There's just so much more "air" under the trailer, while the european ones are compact with sideskirts so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Wazawai Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 ^ we do have 3 axle trailers and side skirts, the latter are coming in more for fuel efficiency reasons. What they show however is common. Signature removed by a wondering ghost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaaMArtin Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 You're probably right. I guess it's simply more standardized in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragon Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Topic inactive, archived. Signature made by Aestrial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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