Learn to drive at home. Master real‑world road rules in bite‑size lessons, pass your driving test, then take on taxi, delivery, and bus routes across living cities and motorways. Realistic handling, dynamic weather, US/UK/EU/AU road-rule presets, full wheel support.
Release Date:
March 2026
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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We have created the core mechanic for Virtual Driving School but require additional time and community feedback to add extra training content and driving experiences. As of November 2021 we were able to add VR and Steering Wheel support to our latest update thanks to community support and suggestions. We continue to expand our maps, driving lesson content, and bring higher quality HD environments to most accurately mirror real life driving and give users personalisation options to create and share their own driving routes and challenges.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect to be in Early Access for 6-12 months”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We will gradually add more content such as expanding our driving locations beyond the UK to accommodate US learners, field of view options, additional hazard creation scenarios with our in-game editor, and the ability to share content with the Steam Community with our bespoke driving test creator.

Extra driving experiences will be added including HGV and Motor Bike driving as well as further vehicle options.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

  • Tutorial Mode
  • Driving Lessons
  • HD environments
  • Realistic engine sounds
  • Realistic car physics
  • Encounter Hazards
  • Amazing landscapes to explore (cities, mountains, and highways)
  • Smooth and realistic car handling
  • Stunning 3D graphics with realistic vehicles interiors
  • Detailed damage system
  • Keyboard, gamepad, and steering wheel support
  • VR Support

Using digital twin technology, we have developed a simulator that integrates a complex 3D model of urban environments that accurately depicts real UK locations for driving lessons with accurate vehicle traffic flow, peoples’ actions, and other spatial data. Our high-resolution Artificial Intelligence vehicles feature varying driver behaviours, AI cars indicating, and realistic traffic flow.

We have an in-game Editor System to allow different scenarios and tests to be created easily. With upcoming Steamworks integration, end-users can set up their own driving challenges, allowing bespoke driving tests to be created and shared.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“No”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We will continually talk and check with our community to prioritse the delivery of features.

Players are also encouraged to contact us with any questions on Twitter @CGAStudioGames and follow us for updates!

Additional social links
Instagram: @CGAStudioGames
Facebook: CGAStudioGames
TikTok: @CGAStudioGames”
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Planned Release Date: March 2026

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About This Game

Stop wasting paid lesson time on the basics. Virtual Driving School is a serious, skills-first simulator that teaches real-world manoeuvres and traffic systems, so you show up to your first lesson already road-ready. Drill fundamentals in quick 1–3 minute scenarios, then take 30–40 minute exam-style drives with detailed scoring (major/minor faults), and repeat until it sticks. Then test your skills on city streets, rural roads, and motorways, in sun, snow, rain, or ice.

VDS is built to get you ahead fast: fewer hours on fundamentals, more time perfecting your driving.

Why you’ll learn faster (and spend less)

  • Targeted lessons cover the fundamentals in short bursts (1–3 mins): Gears, clutch control, moving off, lane choice, merges, roundabouts, parking, emergency stops, and more.

  • Exam‑style test routes test your driving comprehension (30–40 mins): Dynamic hazards, varied directions, and major/minor fault breakdowns, just like a real assessment.

  • Unlimited retries: Master tricky manoeuvres without a meter running.

  • Realistic traffic & signage: Pedestrians, buses, cyclists, temporary roadworks, box junctions, crossings, level crossings, lane control, motorway incidents, different times of day.

  • Hazard Avoidance: Train for the unexpected — cars pulling out from behind lorries, reckless overtakes, sudden stops, dangerous drivers, and more.

Tutorial Mode

Driving Lesson content set in real UK locations

Respond to a variety of hazards

Global road rules & driving sides

  • Right‑ and Left‑Hand Drive options (mirrors, lane flow, junction priority, etc.).

  • Road‑rule presets: US, UK, EU, AU/NZ (with region‑appropriate signage, lane markings, and speed limits).

  • Roundabouts, slip roads, filters, and crossings tuned to each rule set.

Wheel & control support

  • Steering wheels & pedals: Logitech, Fanatec, Moza, and many more.

  • Manual & Automatic: Choose Simple, Automatic, Manual, or Electric Vehicle drive modes.

  • Manual mastery: Clutch control, hill starts, and gear‑shift driving supported.

  • Also supports keyboard & mouse and controller.

VR and Multi Display Support

  • Full VR Support – Play the game in Full VR.

  • Multi Display and Surround Display Support – combine up to five displays to create the most immersive gaming environment possible. (Requires NVIDIA Surround).

  • Multiple Cameras – cameras and display cut-ins show the view from multiple sources simultaneously: allowing the player to view a head, behind, wing mirrors, rearview mirror(s) and side windows.

  • Headtracking Support – Headtracking combined with surround screens allows near VR experience with multiple screens.

Game Modes

  • Tutorials & Lessons – Short, focused drills in safe areas and live roads. Earn check marks as you master each topic.

  • Tests & Licences – 30–40 minute assessed drives with hazards and route variations. Pass to unlock Taxi, Delivery, and Bus.

  • Guided Drives – Curated 5–10 minute routes combining multiple hazards, road types and conditions.

  • Free Drive – Explore and practice at your pace across cities, rural roads, and motorways.

  • Taxi Mode – Earn tips for smooth, rule‑compliant driving; buy new vehicles. (Licence required.)

  • Delivery Mode – Vans and HGVs with realistic weight and braking. (Licence required.)

  • Bus Routes – Hit every stop on time without compromising safety. (Licence required.)

The syllabus

Over 70 lessons covering all aspects of driving broken down into several categories. 

  • Basics: Setup, controls, gears, moving off, turning, reversing, pull up left/right, blind bends, hill starts.

  • Lane Selection: Correct lane choice, merges L/R, zipper merges, segregated turns, slip roads, small‑to‑large roundabouts.

  • Traffic Systems: Traffic lights & filters, zebra/controlled crossings, bus lanes & stops, box junctions, level crossings, diversions/roadworks, one‑way & narrow roads, unmarked junctions, priority rules.

  • Speed, Stopping & Parking: 20 mph zones, speed bumps, dual carriageways, national limits, police “SLOW”; stop/give way, emergency stop; car parks, parallel (fwd/rev), multi‑storey.

  • Motorways & Advanced: On/off slips, lane control, chevrons, countdown markers, services, jams; towing, trams, signals out, village gateways, stopping distances, uncontrolled crossings.

World & handling

  • HD environments with pedestrians and dense traffic with realistic driving AI.

  • Locations: Launch regions include Conway, CairnLoch, and a new urban area, with locations from around the world rolling out (UK, US, Europe, Asia).

  • Dynamic conditions: Day/night, rain/snow, wet/icy grip that changes stopping distances.

  • Vehicle variety: From compact cars and family sedans to vans, HGVs, and buses. Each with distinct visibility, weight, and braking feel.

Fun Game Elements

  • Drive everything from quirky 3-wheelers to massive trucks.

  • Unlock achievements, collectables, and new cars as you progress.

  • Accessible and engaging for players aged 8 to 88.

Designed to shortcut paid lessons – responsibly

VDS is built to frontload your learning: master core skills, understand road language, and sharpen hazard perception before you meet an instructor. That means fewer paid hours on fundamentals, more on passing the test.

Disclaimer: Virtual Driving School is a training‑oriented simulation and a powerful supplement to real‑world instruction. It does not replace certified driver training. Always follow local laws and licensing requirements.

Coming Content Packs

Learn to Drive an HGV: Master heavy goods vehicle handling and regulations.

Asia Driving Pack: Explore detailed new locations and region-specific road rules.

Classic Car Pack: Experience cars from the 1950s onwards with authentic handling.

Local Area Driving: Drive where you live with customisable regional road packs.

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System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7/8/10
    • Processor: Intel i3-6100/Ryzen 3 3200G
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX960 / AMD R9 380
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • VR Support: SteamVR or OpenXR
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel i5-8600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX1060 / AMD RX 570
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 4 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: OSX 10.8+
    • Processor: 2.0Ghz Dual Core, or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Any
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: OSX 10.8+
    • Processor: 2.0Ghz Dual Core, or better
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Good 3D Card
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 18.04, and CentOS 7
    • Processor: x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support.
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 18.04, and CentOS 7
    • Processor: x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support.
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