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Vehicle Knowledge trait

Vehicle Knowledge is a positive trait in Project Zomboid. It costs 3 points. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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What Vehicle Knowledge does

+1 Mechanics; knows common vehicles.

Details
TypePositive trait
PointsCosts 3 points
Effect+1 Mechanics; knows common vehicles
NotesWas Amateur Mechanic
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Skills it changes

A starting level in a skill also makes that skill earn XP faster for the whole run. See skills.

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Occupations that give it free

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Traits at a similar price

TraitPointsEffect
Cat's EyesCosts 3Better night vision
CraftyCosts 3More XP for crafting skills
Keen CookCosts 3+2 Cooking, +1 Butchering; cooking recipes
WakefulCosts 3Needs less sleep
Adrenaline JunkieCosts 4Moves faster when very panicked
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Quick answers

How many points does Vehicle Knowledge cost in Project Zomboid?

It costs 3 points.

What does Vehicle Knowledge do?

+1 Mechanics; knows common vehicles.

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