In a simulator designed for training, FOV is everything. Most players find the default camera settings too restrictive for checking mirrors or judging distances at intersections [5.5]. The "Fish-eye" Trap:

Set your seat position (Camera angle) so that the windshield header (the top of the window frame) is just above your natural eye line. You want to see the sky, but not the roof liner. Your FOV should allow the left A-pillar to hide the left mirror completely; you should have to turn your virtual head slightly to check it. This trains "shoulder checking" discipline.

Moving the camera effectively narrows your view of the dashboard but improves your focus on the road. The "Perfect" FOV for Different Setups Single Monitor (Standard)