"Mobility Hits" Topic

If a tank is moving and takes a hit, it makes sense that the crew would know if they've lost a track or otherwise lost mobility.

But if a tank is stationary, the crew doesn't know until they attempt to move, correct?

They may suspect it, since they'd feel the effects and general location of the hit.

Yeah, I'd say there's a possibility they'd know or at least guess:

"&@&$! I think that hit the treads, Sarge!"

Maybe there's a tanker here who could better advise. I'd suspect there'd be procedures to check for damage (outside of "get out and look around") in the event of a hit.

That "driver-advance" was the critical moment. It was always the same after a slugging match with the enemy; that frantic second of time when you did not know if the tank would move or not…

Brazen Chariots, p.57

I am guessing that as soon as a vehicle is hit …. And survives ….. It attempts to start moving, to avoid the almost certain second hit, so if the crew don't know they have a track problem at the time of the strike, they will within a few moments.

Loss of mobility can come from tread or road wheel hits but also can result from other locations.
Clearly an engine compartment hit will freeze a tank.
Another location is the driving ver compartment with damage to controls or an injury to the driver.