diff --git a/changelog.txt b/changelog.txt
index 31056655..2d65c91f 100644
--- a/changelog.txt
+++ b/changelog.txt
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ Date: ???
     - Fixed beacons not being useable with YAFC and other planner mods. Resolves https://github.com/pyanodon/pybugreports/issues/1449
     - Fixed codex search bar saving the search term when switching pages and closing the UI. Resolves https://github.com/pyanodon/pybugreports/issues/1409
     - Fixed firearm magazine not being handcraftable. Resolves https://github.com/pyanodon/pybugreports/issues/1432
+    - Fixed that the pYAE early game menu simulation had the car crashing into the pipe twice. Resolves https://github.com/pyanodon/pybugreports/issues/1340
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 Version: 3.0.44
 Date: 2025-12-28
diff --git a/prototypes/menu-simulations.lua b/prototypes/menu-simulations.lua
index e5ced8eb..7c6bd1a0 100644
--- a/prototypes/menu-simulations.lua
+++ b/prototypes/menu-simulations.lua
@@ -574,15 +574,15 @@ if mods["pyalternativeenergy"] then
             if tickCount == 60 * 8 then
                 character.riding_state = { acceleration = defines.riding.acceleration.reversing, direction = defines.riding.direction.straight }
             end
-            if tickCount == 60 * 8.5 then
+            if tickCount == 60 * 8.7 then
                 character.riding_state = { acceleration = defines.riding.acceleration.braking, direction = defines.riding.direction.straight }
             end
             if tickCount == 60 * 9 then
-                character.riding_state = { acceleration = defines.riding.acceleration.accelerating, direction = defines.riding.direction.left }
-            end
-            if tickCount == 60 * 9.25 then
                 character.riding_state = { acceleration = defines.riding.acceleration.accelerating, direction = defines.riding.direction.right }
             end
+            if tickCount == 60 * 9.2 then
+                character.riding_state = { acceleration = defines.riding.acceleration.nothing, direction = defines.riding.direction.left }
+            end
             if tickCount == 60 * 9.4 then
                 character.riding_state = { acceleration = defines.riding.acceleration.accelerating, direction = defines.riding.direction.straight }
             end