New sound feature announcement!
I originally envisioned that this would be ready during 1.47, but I've luckily got this ready in time for ATS 1.46.
There's no doubt that multiplayer Special Transport with friends can be really fun, but where does that leave those who play in single-player with the Special Transport DLC?
One of the immersive aspects missing in single-player is the regular communication between the escort vehicles and the truck driver. We get a little sound for lane changes and if we're too close to the rear escort vehicle... but it doesn't feel like enough.
So that got me thinking of a way to fill that void, even if only a small step towards full immersion. A key role of the Lead Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator is to communicate of upcoming hazards in enough time for the truck driver to react to it.
Obviously there is no dialog system with any of the AI traffic drivers, but we can still have little CB radio static sound effects as a way to get the feeling of the Lead Pilot/Escort Vehicle Operator contacting us, and it's a great way to get your attention for hazards, whether it's for slowing down for speed changes or to prepare for a winding uphill road.
Now in Sound Fixes Pack for ATS, you'll have a chance of hearing a CB radio sound effect when the Lead Pilot/Escort Vehicle reduces speed ahead of you. You can also possibly hear this when going uphill and when ready to set off.
It's surprisingly decent as a way to warn you when the lead vehicle is hitting the brakes.
Let me know if you'd like this feature in Euro Truck Simulator 2!
Disclaimer: The sound mod does not require the Special Transport DLC, but in order to hear the exclusive Special Transport DLC sound feature you will need the aforementioned DLC:
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Pack updated to v23.17 with the following changes:
New feature for ATS single-player Special Transport DLC owners. Note that it only applies to base game pilot vehicles for now:
- Chance of hearing a CB radio sound effect as an indication for when the front pilot vehicle reduces speed ahead. [ATS edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the 2015 Ford F-150 (13th generation) in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Engine and horn sounds added to the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor in AI traffic. [ATS edition]
Applied engine sounds to all pilot car and escort vehicles used in the American Truck Simulator Special Transport DLC. [ATS edition]
Horn sounds added to the 2010 Mazda3 (BL generation) in AI traffic. [ETS2 edition]
Minor sound adjustments for the tire bump / suspension sounds from the interior cabin view of the player's truck.
Updated the recommended audio settings text file and its discussion topic on the Steam Workshop.
(Single-player Special Transport DLC citizens band radio sound effects have been assigned to the Interior sound volume slider).
The Chevrolet G-20 van is a head-turner now with its V8 sound presence! 
