Realistic AI Drivers Behavior (+10 MPH): faster, smarter AI traffic for American Truck Simulator
Makes ATS traffic exceed the limit by up to about 10 mph, with quicker decisions and realistic overtakes, without changing density. For ATS 1.60 and 1.61 per the author; 54 KB, over 1,200 subscribers. Published August 29, 2026.
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What this mod does
Realistic AI Drivers Behavior (+10 MPH) by darkestdragon24 changes how American Truck Simulator traffic drives without touching its density: AI drivers exceed the limit when they can, decide faster and are quicker in every maneuver, corners included.
How traffic behaves
- Highway passenger cars group together and drive above the limit; slow or economy-minded vehicles keep to the limit in the right lane.
- Trucks usually run at 65–75 mph. Normal driving is capped at about 10 mph over the limit, and overtakes can reach about 99 mph.
- In cities and police-heavy areas the AI is more cautious. It is designed mostly for highways.
Version and load order
The author lists it for ATS 1.60+ and 1.61 (published August 29, 2026). It must go above other traffic mods; otherwise the game uses the other mods’ files. The author recommends pairing it with his Realistic Air Resistance and Fuel Consumption, which already has a page on Holymod. Some players have seen overtakes above 100 mph.
It weighs only 54 KB and has over 1,200 subscribers. The same author also offers Realistic Aggressive Traffic Density and Behavior if you also want to change density.
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Highlights and things to keep in mind
- Livelier traffic without more density
- Only 54 KB
- Compatible with 1.60 and 1.61 per the author
- Latest game version confirmed by the author: 1.61. It may throw errors on the current version; Holyfix will warn you if so.
- Must go above other traffic mods
- Some players see overtakes above 100 mph
Requirements
- American Truck Simulator
- A Steam account to subscribe on the Workshop
How to install it
- Open the mod page on Steam Workshop and click "Subscribe".
- Start ATS and enable the mod in the Mod Manager.
- Place it above any other traffic mod.
- Hit the highway: you will notice cars grouping above the limit and trucks at 65–75 mph.
Version history
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Version of 2026-08-2929 Aug 2026Current
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Does it change the amount of traffic?
No, only behavior; for density use another mod (for example the author's Realistic Aggressive Traffic Density).
Where do I place it?
Above other traffic mods, or the game will use those mods' files.
How fast does the AI go?
Up to about 10 mph over the limit in normal driving; overtakes can reach about 99 mph.
Does it work on 1.62?
The author only lists 1.60 and 1.61; Holyfix warns you if it throws errors.
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