Key statistic: ~40% of urban collisions occur at intersections.
Most sim racers are used to screeching tires at 140 MPH. The City Car Driving Codex requires you to unlearn that.
A pedestrian on the sidewalk is not a threat. A pedestrian looking at their phone at the edge of the curb is a pending collision. The Codex teaches "predictive scanning." city car driving codex
Taxis and rideshares are unpredictable variables. They will stop, swerve, and cut across three lanes for a fare.
The City Car Driving Codex strongly suggests (borderline demands) that you reverse into perpendicular parking spots. Key statistic: ~40% of urban collisions occur at
Most drivers sit too low and too far back. In city driving, you need to see the hood of your car. Raise your seat until you can see the edge of the front bumper. You need to know exactly where your corners are. Parallel parking and tight squeezes require millimeter precision, and you cannot rely on parking sensors alone.
Slam braking causes whiplash (and fails your mission score). The Codex teaches the Trailing Brake for cities: Most sim racers are used to screeching tires at 140 MPH
Driving in the city is 20% vehicle control and 80% psychological warfare. To adhere to the Codex, you must enter a specific flow state.