This paper aims to measure the workload induced by driving simulators in realistic driving situations (i.e. where driving efficiency and safety play a role), or in unusual circuit situations (i.e. players enjoy crashing). For that, the first step is finding out if a driving simulator impacts/affects on a driver's workload. This workload is measured objectively using biometric sensors (i.e. Empatica E4 and Polar H7 chest strap) and subjectively by a user test. In this study, a pilot test was carried out by three participants with different profiles who tested four different scenarios in BeamNG.drive simulator. The results showed that this simulator causes an increase in the workload in scenarios showing tasks with responsibility, and that the workload is lower in scenarios where the players enjoy car crashing. This workload is higher in participants with experience driving in real environments possibly due to the realism of the BeamNG.drive simulator. Thus, driving simulators can be utilized to study players' reaction to crashes and to improve their behaviour.