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Re:Ask HN: What skills do you want to develop or improve in ... by Fhch6HQ on Friday December 26, 2025 @01:16AM (#46389642)
This is a curious suggestion. Higher end go-karts I can't contest, but I've never found bumper cars to be anything like operating a car. It would probably help, but at some point they're going to need to drive something with more weight and horsepower.
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Re:Ask HN: What skills do you want to develop or improve in ... by AdieuToLogic on Sunday December 28, 2025 @07:51PM (#46416132)
> This is a curious suggestion. Higher end go-karts I can't contest, but I've never found bumper cars to be anything like operating a car.

A unique simulation bumper cars can provide is in collision avoidance and real-time steering/acceleration/braking skills. The value of this is relative and dependent upon a person using time in a bumper car with intent to hone driving skills.

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