Do Not Stop

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Do Not Stop Controls and Drifting

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In Do Not Stop, tapping Space initiates a drift through sharp corners so you can clear bends without losing the forward momentum that keeps you ahead of the pursuer. Basic forward movement and steering rely on standard keyboard inputs, while camera adjustments and transmission settings use separate key assignments that you should confirm before accelerating onto the road.

Primary Driving Controls and Corner Drifting

The cockpit view below shows the drift instruction hint alongside the timer and mile indicator.

HUD and space drifting prompt

Steering and throttle use standard keyboard inputs, while cornering uses handbrake drifting:

Key Function What You See On Screen
W Accelerate / Drive The secondary key hint lists drive
S Brake The secondary key hint lists brake
A / D Steer Left / Right The secondary key hint lists steering
Space Handbrake Drift The captured tutorial says to hit Space to drift

When approaching a turn:

  1. On a practice attempt, approach a bend with enough room to react to the drift prompt.
  2. Begin turning toward the inside of the curve using A or D.
  3. Use Space as the tutorial instructs. The source does not specify a required tap duration.
  4. Adjust your steering as the road straightens. Treat this as driving advice, not a guaranteed line through every corner.

In solo runs, watch the road ahead closely for turn cues. If you have a teammate, read /guides/passenger-radar-callouts to learn how they signal incoming corners.

Camera Views and Transmission Settings

Secondary keys control your perspective and drivetrain settings:

  • Camera views (V, C, Q, E): Press V to toggle between the first-person driver cockpit and a third-person chase camera. Press C to look behind your vehicle into the rearview mirror. In cockpit mode, pressing Q or E glances toward the left or right side windows.
  • Transmission modes (M, E, Q): Pressing M switches the transmission between Automatic and Manual. In Automatic, the car changes gears automatically. In Manual, you press E to shift up and Q to shift down.
  • Handling profiles (N): Pressing N toggles between Arcade handling and Sim handling. The captured key hint names Arcade and Sim, but does not describe their physics. Compare them in game before choosing one.

Common Input Mistakes and Recovery

The dual role of Q and E can cause control confusion:

  1. Glance vs Shifting Conflict: In Automatic mode, Q and E tilt your camera left and right. If you switch to Manual with M, Q and E also serve as gear controls. Check the selected mode when an input behaves differently.
  2. Checking your mode: Check the bottom-left corner of the windshield during the opening mile. The control hint indicates your current transmission state. If the engine revs without accelerating, confirm whether you are in manual mode.
  3. Emergency window key: The F key is dedicated to the window crank. Do not press F for drifting or shifting; reserve it for the red window warning detailed on /guides/window-shutter.

Practice these keybinds on early highway stretches before tackling winding routes. Review our /guides/beginner-guide for a full walkthrough of starting lot procedures.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does tapping Space slow the car down like a standard brake?

The secondary key hint labels Space as the handbrake, and the captured tutorial says to hit it to drift. The sources do not quantify its braking effect.

Can you change camera angles while driving?

Yes. Press V to cycle between the interior cockpit view and an exterior chase camera.