2021 JAN 25 (1.39.3) - Added "Hauling Hope" trailers in traffic. NOTICE This mod must be installed at a higher priority over other sound or AI mods. DO NOT USE IN PARALLEL WITH SNOW VERSION! This mod makes the in-game driving experience a little more realistic. Here is an outline of what has changed (NOTE: Points with a # symbol indicate something is not yet implemented): DEFINITIONS - Cargo - Cargo and trailer combinations reworked. - Inspired by LAFAYET47's Ownable Cargo Market Rework mod. Consider mine the 'lite' version of his. - Cargo not requiring a cold-temperature climate will no longer use refrigerated trailers. - Some exposed cargo transported by Flatbed trailers can now be transported via Sliding Tarp trailers. - Vehicles - The following vehicles are removed from traffic as they are not found in the United States. - Ford S-Max - Mercedes C-Class Estate - All AI cars, trucks, and buses have realistic acceleration and top speed behavior. - For every car, engine power and weights have been carefully researched. Each car will accelerate differently. The primary source of information is "automobile-catalog.com". - Top speed for every car is based on either factory tire specifications, a set speed limiter by the manufacturer, or a theoretical calculation from "automobile-catalog.com". - Top speed for all cars towing trailers in California is 55 MPH (plus 10% speeding allowance). - Top speed for every semi-truck varies according to certain configurations and conditions. - Top speed for all buses is 75 MPH. - In traffic, there is more variety of trailers (empty and loaded). - The following Combination Vehicles (CV) are added... - Rocky Mountain Doubles. - Triples. - Traffic density has been reworked. - Special thanks to cip for letting me use part of his Real Traffic Density mod! - World - Traffic signals have longer and realistic timings. - Green light interval is at least 20 seconds. - Left-turn interval is 10 seconds. - Amber (yellow) light interval is 4 seconds. - Left-turn interval is 3 seconds. - 2-second delay interval between signals. SOUND # AI # Car, truck, and train sounds are emitted based on engine specifications. # Example: If you see a Tesla, you'll hear a hint of electricity powering it. # Horn sounds for both cars and trucks have changed. # Police sirens are replaced with more realistic-sounding ones (recorded from Whelen 295SL100 device). # Environment # Bad Spring/Summer/Fall Weather # Rainfall is slightly louder, noticeable during heavy precipitation. # Feel Thor's power through your speakers with better thunder sounds! # Bad Winter Weather # When it is snowing, all you can hear is the sound of air (wind). # Mover # Sounds have been added to various movers such as flags, commercial airliners, and even the F-22 Raptor. Some sounds such as the helicopter have been improved. I hope you all have a better driving experience with this mod.