Truck

With an Automatic gearbox, the brake also reverses. The Start the truck tutorial hint labels it Brake/Reverse.

If something is missing, the game reminds you:

• Start the engine before moving.
• Release the parking brake before moving.
• Select a gear before accelerating.
• Hold the clutch while changing gear.
• Shift up to lower the engine revs.

The gauges show speed in km/h, engine speed in RPM x100 and the current gear. See Gauges.

To get out, use Exit in the cab or press Exit Vehicle. You cannot get out while the truck moves, in some places, or during a CB call:

• You can't exit while the truck is moving!
• You can't exit here.
• Wait for the call to end before leaving the cab

On PC, you choose a gearbox type in the controls setup. To change it later, open Settings › Gameplay › Gearbox Mode.

A manual gearbox has two more options:

With Manual Clutch, hold Clutch while you change gear, then release it. If you forget, the game shows Hold the clutch while changing gear.

The truck has a 10-speed gearbox. Under Direct Gear Selection, the controls are Shift Gear Up, Shift Gear Down, Gear 1 to Gear 6, Reverse Gear, Range Toggle and Splitter Toggle. Only the two shift controls have default keys.

In the cab you can use Ignition, Parking brake, Engine brake, Lights, Hazard light, Wipers, Radio, CB Radio, Seat setup and Information boards. Some trucks label the hazard switch Hazard lights.

The headlights, turn signals and hazard lights also have keys, listed in the table below. The tutorial hint calls the turn signals Indicators. For automatic headlights, turn on Settings › Gameplay › Automatic Headlights.

The truck radio plays music stations. Use Radio in the cab or press Vehicle Radio. The game shows the station name when you change station, and Radio off when you switch the radio off.

To manage favourite stations or add your own, open Settings › Gameplay › Radio Stations. See Radio stations. To change the radio volume, use Settings › Audio › Radio Music Volume.

The controls also include Horn, Cruise Control, Retarder, Jake Brake and Differential Lock. The game does not describe what these do yet.

Press Change View to cycle the cameras. The pre-made views include View Center Steering Wheel, View Centre Dashboard, View Left A-Pillar and View Right A-Pillar.

Rotate Camera Left and Rotate Camera Right rotate the camera. With Mouse steering, hold Free Look (Mouse Steering) to rotate it.

The controls also include Quick View Left and Quick View Right. The game does not describe the quick views yet.

Settings › Gameplay has related options: Automatic Camera Pan, Camera Sensitivity, Steering Wheel Visibility and HUD Visibility.

Press Toggle Info Panel to show the info board. It lists the condition of the truck's parts: Engine, Transmission, Brakes, Suspension, Tyres, Oil & Filters and Cabin. It also shows job details: Cargo, Cargo Damage, Expected and Job income. See Info panel.

With Truck Damage on, crashes and wear damage the truck. To repair it, drive to a workshop.

If the truck needs help on the road, the game tells you to use Roadside Assistance on the CB radio, then Restore and Repair. CB radio lists the assistance options.

You can also Report a one-hour break to Base over the CB radio. See Calls to Base.

Settings › Gameplay › Fatigue turns the driver fatigue system on or off. The game does not describe the fatigue system further yet.

At a workshop you can repair, service and wash the truck. Workshops are marked Workshop on the map and the minimap. See Map and minimap markers.