Over Taking With Imperial mesurments

[VavelOnline]

This is a very simple howto guide on how to overtake (and be overtaken) properly.

 

The first thing you should be aware of is DESYNC. Basically, what you see on your screen is not always what the other players are seeing. This might cause (unintentional) ramming in many situations. To counter that effect, here's some practical information that you should always follow.

 

When overtaking

 

- Start your overtaking maneuver when you are at least 60m from the truck in front of you (you can always check the distances using the <TAB> key).

- Stay in line

- When you checked that the other driver is 100m behind you, you can start merging back.

- Alternatively, if you see the other driver turn its lights on, or hear him honk 2 short times, it means that you can fold back safely from his point of view, even if you're not 100m ahead. In that case, it's nice to thank him using the left-right-left-right blinker signal. Note that high beams would normally be used IRL, but cannot be seen for now in the MP game.

 

When being overtaken

 

- Stay in line

- If you're riding at 90 km/h, it is nice to speed down a little so the other driver has a chance to overtake you.

- When there's enough distance between you and the overtaker (60m should be enough), turn your lights on (or honk 2 short times if it's night time and your lights are already turned on) to signal that he can fold back safely.

 

Let's hope everybody follow these rules, and the road will be a lot safer.

[ChubbyBearz]

New players will be delighted to see such a good text guide.

[Mazokki]

They should include this to "In-game rules" thread.

[tcntad]

They definitly should.

 

Add some basic traffic rules that everyone has to follow:)

[TheInsider]

I always have my lights on

But I normally signal because I got in daytime always like my citylights on.

[teiubescmicutzamea]

You should post this on my topic Tips and Rules for SAFE DRIVING.

[Mike Dragon]

I always do like that. I'm glad to see that others do, too!

 

I approve of this. If everyone followed these guidelines there would be much less accidents.

[Wexu]

Record video to this for ppl who can't read (or don't want to do it).

I think the video will watch much more ppl.

[StuartD]

What annoys me more about the multiplayer is when people pull in without even taking into consideration the lag, then BOOM. I'm in a ditch or in the barrier.

[RootKiller]

That delay is network lag - we are doing everything to minimize it unfortunately it's hard to do it without messing up smoothnes of gameplay for now.

Moved to In-Game rules.

Greetings.

[THAT_WELSH_GAMER]

Overtaking

(Author: VavelOnline)
Edited for UK mesurments by: THAT_WELSH_GAMER

This is a very simple how-to guide on how to overtake (and be overtaken) properly. The first thing you should be aware of is DESYNC. Basically, what you see on your screen is not always what the other players are seeing. This might cause (unintentional) ramming in many situations. To counter that effect, here's some practical information that you should always follow.

When overtaking

•Start your overtaking maneuver when you are at least 65 yards from the truck in front of you (you can always check the distances using the TAB key).

•Stay in line

•When you checked that the other driver is 110 yards behind you, you can start merging back.

•Alternatively, if you see the other driver turn its lights on, or hear him honk 2 short times, it means that you can merge back safely from his point of view, even if you're not 110 yards ahead. In that case, it's nice to thank him using the left-right-left-right blinker signal. Note that high beams would normally be used IRL, but cannot be seen for now in the MP game.

When being overtaken

•Stay in line

•If you're riding at 55 mph, it is nice to slow down a little so the other driver has a chance to overtake you.

•When there's enough distance between you and the overtaker (65 yards should be enough), turn your lights on (or honk 2 short times if it's night time and your lights are already turned on) to signal that he can merge back safely.

Let's hope everybody follow these rules, and the road will be a lot safer.

It seems pointless I have done this but I think the rules should state both measurement's.

[Cookienightstorm]

there should be a way that we can make all players to read this move then once as i've had some bad times playing etsmp or atsmp 

[FirestarteR93]

^ That's already in the rules and you are forced to read them upon registration(and in case of rule change/update) - http://truckersmp.com/en_US/rules

[POT CEO Perseus]

yes the driver being passed allso has to work with the passing driver its not hard to let off and allow the faster driver by or merg flashing lights or hiting v and saying passing on left is allways helpfull use your tools like in real world drive

 

[StarLineGaming]

2 hours ago, FirestarteR93 said:

^ That's already in the rules and you are forced to read them upon registration(and in case of rule change/update) - http://truckersmp.com/en_US/rules

Ye the problem is some people dont always read everything when they join they kinda just scroll to the bottom and carry on and I understand there's no way you guys can fix that.

[Madmex NL]

I also notice that some people who are passing an slower truck not always waiting till they have passed the slower truck but when they think they have done that they are going to the right ore left and then ramming the slower truck with the back off there trailer.  I always flash 2 times with the lights so he knows he has passed me.

[SgtBreadStick]

how do you get imperial measurements in ets2mp because i have miles and mph but on TAB distance it is meters???

[Guest]

Since this is an official part of the in-game rules, this thread will be moved to Guides.

[Guest]

Approved into the guides section.

[Guest]

Hey!

I read all the lines you wrote. There really is very useful information under each title. In fact , I would like many players to read this topic and learn detailed information. I hope the players will regulate themselves. Thank you so much for the information you gave You are good man.

King Regards
Scanva Diesel A/S

[Red Hot Pepper]

Great guide thanks 

[CуgNus.]

Thanks dude this helped me a lot

[Pauito]

Very useful.

[HENGYA]

It should be taken a good look

[NoahTheFurry]

i thank left right left right turn signal but hey no one thanks me if i flash them back in just pot luck