Learn the essential driving mechanics and basic controls for The Crew. Master FreeDrive, events, skills, and getaway modes to dominate the open world.
This guide covers the fundamental driving mechanics and controls for The Crew, helping you navigate the game's open world and master its various activities.
| Action | Button |
|---|---|
| Accelerate | Right Trigger (Xbox) / R2 (PlayStation) / W (PC) |
| Brake/Reverse | Left Trigger (Xbox) / L2 (PlayStation) / S (PC) |
| Steer Left | Left Analog Stick Left / A (PC) |
| Steer Right | Left Analog Stick Right / D (PC) |
| Handbrake | X button (Xbox) / Square (PlayStation) / Spacebar (PC) |
| Nitro Boost | B button (Xbox) / Circle (PlayStation) / Left Shift (PC) |
| Gear Up | A button (Xbox) / X (PlayStation) / Left Ctrl (PC) |
| Gear Down | Y button (Xbox) / Triangle (PlayStation) / Left Alt (PC) |
| Horn | LB button (Xbox) / L1 (PlayStation) / H (PC) |
| Headlights | RB button (Xbox) / R1 (PlayStation) / L (PC) |
| Switch Camera | View button (Xbox) / Touchpad (PlayStation) / C (PC) |
| Reset Vehicle | DPad Down (Xbox) / DPad Down (PlayStation) / R (PC) |
| Map | Y button (Xbox) / Triangle (PlayStation) / M (PC) |
| Radio Station | Select button (Xbox) / Options button (PlayStation) / 1-9 (PC) |
| Horn | LB button (Xbox) / L1 (PlayStation) / H (PC) |
| Headlights | RB button (Xbox) / R1 (PlayStation) / L (PC) |
| Switch Camera | View button (Xbox) / Touchpad (PlayStation) / C (PC) |
| Reset Vehicle | DPad Down (Xbox) / DPad Down (PlayStation) / R (PC) |
| Map | Y button (Xbox) / Triangle (PlayStation) / M (PC) |
| Radio Station | Select button (Xbox) / Options button (PlayStation) / 1-9 (PC) |
In FreeDrive, players can explore the vast United States map at their own pace. Various activities like Events, Skills, and Getaway challenges can be initiated directly from FreeDrive.
Events are races and missions that form the core of the game's progression, offering rewards like money, parts, and new vehicles. Skills are mini-games scattered across the world, testing specific driving abilities like precision or speed. Some skills, like crate deliveries introduced in the Calling All Units expansion, involve evading police.
The Getaway mode features a prominent police presence. Reckless driving fills the
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