Dumbass Drivers! Handbook

Overview

Your official strategy guide to winning Dumbass Drivers! as leaked by the Russian government.Dumbass Drivers! can be a difficult game for some. You will start at the very bottom and it will take a little time to improve your racing skills and beat the races and missions. You will need to balance races with your cash flow. Patience and perseverance will pay off, but you may want to read this Handbook if you are stuck or having difficulty with a particular race or vehicle.Therefore, as this guide will help you beat the game, it should be considered a document of a highly spoilerish nature!> Understand the vehicles> Understand the tracks> Understand the missionsHere you’ll find plenty of information and hints. The most sensitive information is contained in spoiler tags -> like this and should only be used when there is literally nowhere else to turn!If you experience a technical error or have any further questions, please visit the Steam discussion board or contact us directly with our support form at http://www.screen7.co.uk/#!/supportWe hope you enjoy the game!

Getting Started / Controls Overview

To beat Dumbass Drivers! you must come 1st on 16 tracks and 4 missions. You can optionally complete 3 Jump Scare missions to earn extra cash and achievements.

You should keep your car in working order throughout the race by tapping F key or Y button to make minor repairs to your car with money you’ve earned. Any remaining damage at the end of the race will incur a repair fee.

Different tracks and different cars will sustain varying amounts of damage. Failure to prevent catastrophic damage will wreck your vehicle and end the race.

But in order to reach the top, you must stay well away from the bottom. You must keep your cash above $0 or you will lose the game.

Keep an eye out for some dumbass distractions! These items will help repair your car or earn you bonus cash during each race.

Phone -> Receive a phone call for cash! Time is slowed during the call.
Fast Forward -> Receive a cash prize for taking a risk! Time is sped up briefly.
Spanner -> Receive a free repair of 60 points of damage.
Cash -> Receive a cash donation from one of your fans.

Racing in either first person mode (dash cam or front bumper cam) also earns bonus cash!

New! Use a special Nitro formula to boost yourself back into the race or perhaps into a better position! Nitro regenerates automatically over time, but it costs a little to use. You must be accelerating to deploy the nitro.

Menu options can be selected with the mouse or by pressing the Xbox buttons that are displayed next to each option.

During a race or mission:

* Note: Not available in dash or front bumper camera modes.
** Note: The game cannot be paused during a Mission.

These controls are applicable to the current version: 1.0.4

Understanding the vehicles

Each vehicle has advantages and disadvantages. It is necessary to progress in the game through purchasing different cars. Some cars are slow but have better grip and a tighter steering angle, others have heaps of acceleration and speed but more cumbersome steering techniques.

• It may take a race or 2 to understand the performance of each vehicle.
• Some races will need several attempts to apply the right factors to win it.
• Similarly, when switching vehicles, a few practice races in the new vehicle can help.
• Ease off the accelerator for more control (with brakes and steering)
• Tapping the brakes before a corner can produce a useful drift
• Press V (or Press left stick) to switch to cycle alternate views: car cam, dash cam & grill cam.
• Don’t expect to complete the game in a single sitting! Take a break and come back to it when you want to progress.

Dinky – Deluxe Trotter
Cost: $0 (pre-owned)

Advantages
– Very tight turning angle
– Robust (doesn’t damage easily)

Disadvantages
– Too slow for real racing

Wreck Cost: $250
Repair Cost: $1

Tip: Good for those races where speed isn’t an issue!

Gribble – RTT
Cost: $7500

Advantages
– Good balance of speed and handling
– Good around corners

Disadvantages
– Top speed is still lacking
– Not very heavy

Wreck Cost: $500
Repair Cost: $2

Tip: Cut others up on the corners with its decent grip and sensitive steering!

DeWolf – Roadstag
Cost: $12500

Advantages
– Good speed and cornering
– Heavy and can run other vehicles off the road

Disadvantages
– Does not drift
– Average acceleration

Wreck Cost: $750
Repair Cost: $3

Tip: Sometimes a little bit of brute force against other drivers is better than a top speed!

Dodgson – Turboid
Cost: $25000

Advantages
– Very fast and easy to drift
– Versatile enough to win many races

Disadvantages
– Prone to taking a lot of damage
– Light-weight can lead to a loss of control

Wreck Cost: $1000
Repair Cost: $5

Tip: Fast and ready for anything, except being hit by other cars or objects, the Turboid can be thrown in there hard and fast!

Hanley Motors – Bluebird
Cost: $35000

Advantages
– Extremely fast
– Excellent acceleration

Disadvantages
– Difficult to master on corners
– Very light making it easy to roll/flip

Wreck Cost: $1500
Repair Cost: $6

Tip: Be pre-emptive with corners and she’ll take them like a dream!

Powasaki – Predator
Cost: $50000

Advantages
– Super-fast
– Super-acceleration

Disadvantages
– PRODUCT RECALL: Dangerous steering problem
** PLEASE RETURN YOUR VEHICLE TO A POWASAKI DEALER FOR IMMEDIATE REPAIRS **

Wreck Cost: $2000
Repair Cost: $10

Tip: Purchasing is required purely for the Grand Legally Purchased Autos achievement. Reaching its sale price can also help achieve I Got Five Thousand Dollars. The car in-game is practically useless.

Understanding the tracks

You only need to win 1st place to beat the tracks, however each track requires a little different strategy to the others.

• In the early stages, you will need to repeat several earlier races to help build up cash
• It can be useful to look for patterns in the AI drivers, ie crashes, pile-ups etc as these spots may work in your favor!
• Do not neglect your car damage, it can creep up on you and end the race prematurely

Hunt’s Raceway

Hunt’s Raceway is a small and sandy oval on a building site.
The recommended car for this race is Gribble – RTT.

Difficulty rating – Easy.
1st Prize – $1000

Achievement Tactics
1. Take the first corner tightly, as the other AI drivers typically do not.

2. Let go of the accelerator over the large dip on the first corner or you may lose control.

Millennial Forest

Millennial Forest is a large figure of eight in the countryside.
The recommended car for this race is Gribble – RTT.

Difficulty rating – Easy.
1st Prize – $1500

Achievement Tactics
1. Keeping the inside line at all times around the figure of 8 will help.

2. It’s possible to come first with even the most basic car, the Dinky – Deluxe Trotter.

Madden Valley

Madden Valley is a winding valley road with a number of corners and chicanes, but some satisfyingly fast paced sections.
The recommended car for this race is DeWolf – Roadstag.

Difficulty rating – Easy.
1st Prize – $1000

Achievement Tactics
1. Getting the first few corners right and slowing at the last corner can often be the difference between 1st place and 2nd place.

2. The fastest AI driver typically crashes at the last corner, which can provide you an opportunity to clinch the lead/race!

Ashworth City

Ashworth City is a drizzly, wet urban sprawl of corners.
The recommended car for this race is DeWolf – Roadstag.

Difficulty rating – Medium.
1st Prize – $1500

Achievement Tactics
1. The fastest AI drivers sometimes crash at the last tight chicane, affording valuable seconds to pass them.

2. Good discipline on the brakes will allow you to take the thin corners safely.

Grim’s Ditch

Grim’s Ditch is another wet and muddy tight oval in the hills.
The recommended car for this race is Dodgson – Turboid.

Difficulty rating – Easy.
1st Prize – $1500

Achievement Tactics
1. Take both corners as tightly as possible.

2. Be careful not to drift into the rocky areas!

Dinky Island

Dinky Island is a dry and sunny race around a small island.
The recommended car for this race is Dodgson – Turboid.

Difficulty rating – Medium.
1st Prize – $1500

Achievement Tactics
1. Pile ups often occur in the end sections, be wary!

2. A solid start and getting into 1st quickly can often help.

Acne Labs

Acne Labs is a rapid ride in a circle around a warehouse.
The recommended car for this race is Dodgson – Turboid.

Difficulty rating – Easy.
1st Prize – $1000

Achievement Tactics
1. Use the Dinky to take the corner as tightly as possible.

2. Alternatively, other cars may be able to utilize speed on a wider path.

Sidewinder Gulch

Sidewinder Gulch is a winding and long race in the wild west.
The recommended car for this race is Dodgson – Turboid.

Difficulty rating – Medium.
1st Prize – $2000

Achievement Tactics
1. A good place to take the lead is the spiral curve.

2. It’s best to keep going as fast as you can.

Infinity Stadium

Infinity Stadium is a looping but rough race track.
The recommended car for this race is Dodgson – Turboid.

Difficulty rating – Medium.
1st Prize – $1500

Achievement Tactics
1. Other drivers often crash on the rocky straight, a good place to take the lead!

2. Taking the corner beyond the rocky straight slowly is advised.

Pacific Rim

Pacific Rim takes you down a steep slope before another sharp and curvy incline.
The recommended car for this race is Hanley Motors – Bluebird.

Difficulty rating – Hard.
1st Prize – $2000

Achievement Tactics
1. Utilize the Blackbird’s speed to get out in front.

2. Work hard to take the corners without crashing!

King’s Quarry

King’s Quarry is a short oval that rises at one end.
The recommended car for this race is Dodgson – Turboid.

Difficulty rating – Medium.
1st Prize – $1000

Achievement Tactics
1. Avoid pile ups!

2. Speed down the straights and take care on the corners.

Ljungqvist Lake

Ljungqvist Lake is an icy and thin road on a frozen lake.
The recommended car for this race is Dodgson – Turboid.

Difficulty rating – Medium.
1st Prize – $1500

Achievement Tactics
1. Be careful not to get hung up on other racers as the roads are thin

2. Drive confidently through the snow storm and you’ll find yourself up front

Goodwin Park

Goodwin Park is a scenic drive with ramps and bumps to be aware of.
The recommended car for this race is Dodgson – Turboid.

Difficulty rating – Medium.
1st Prize – $1500

Achievement Tactics
1. Jumps can often catch other drivers out.

2. Whilst an early lead may not be necessary, driving the first portion without fault may well be

The Western Run

The Western Run is a large oval with high speed rivals.
The recommended car for this race is Hanley Motors – Bluebird.

Difficulty rating – Medium.
1st Prize – $1500

Achievement Tactics
1. The fastest opponents aren’t always the hardest to beat!

2. Opponents often flounder at various points on the track, for a chance to take the lead.

Astrid Acres

Astrid Acres is a long forest track with obstacles at almost every turn.
The recommended car for this race is Hanley Motors – Bluebird.

Difficulty rating – Medium.
1st Prize – $2500

Achievement Tactics
1. Staying in control can prove more useful than all out speed.

2. WIth some steep inclines, avoid having to respawn to stay in first place!

Silverspoon

Silverspoon is a fast paced track in the strange shape of a spoon.
The recommended car for this race is Hanley Motors – Bluebird.

Difficulty rating – Medium.
1st Prize – $2000

Achievement Tactics
1. First place is not necessarily achieved immediately…

2. Points where the AI falter make good spots for taking the lead.

Note. Some details ie Prize money listed may differ from the final version of the game, and will be updated accordingly soon!

Understanding the missions

Missions are against the clock, so you may need to memorize the tracks and utilize speed to beat the challenge! There are no damage fees during a mission.

Medical Emergency is a fast paced downhill struggle to the hospital below. The recommended car for this race is Gribble – RTT. Difficulty rating – Easy.

Achievement Tactics
1. It’s important to slow down at the tight corners about half way down or use a car with good steer to speed ratio!

2. The easiest mission and can be completed by all cars except Dinky – Deluxe Trotter.

Tornado Chasers is an edge of the seat game of catch up with a twister. The recommended car for this race is Dodgson – Turboid. Difficulty rating – Medium.

Achievement Tactics
1. Good discipline on the lower corner that bends back on itself is required.

2. Good discipline reaching the 2nd incline and passing it smoothly is required.

Emergency Landing is a race against time to reach the burning plane. The recommended car for this race is DeWolf Roadstag. Difficulty rating – Medium.

Achievement Tactics
1. Avoiding the bumps is probably a better option than driving over them.

2. Utilizing tight steering, this mission can also be completed with the Dinky – Deluxe Trotter.

The Blue Cup Challenge is a long and intense test of speed. The recommended car for this race is Hanley Motors – Bluebird. Difficulty rating – Hard.

Achievement Tactics
1. Clearing the first section provides valuable seconds for later on.

2. Taking corners a little slower is better than time spent against the bumpers!

Jump Scares

3 optional missions are available to boost your cash. The Gorge is available from the outset, however you will need to beat this first before unlocking the next Jump Scare mission.

The Gorge
A long straight with a big leap up over the gorge and onto yonder cliffs.
Difficulty: Easy

Achievement Tactics

1. A clean run down the slope is essential.

2. Aim for the left hand side of yonder cliffs.

The Bridge
A lopsided bridge that’s still under construction.
Difficulty: Medium

Achievement Tactics

1. Aim for the right hand side of the far bridge

2. Even if you miss the drop zone, you can drive back onto it

The Cliffs
Take the plunge and drive over the cliffs to certain…rewards!
Difficulty: Hard

Achievement Tactics

1. Some speed but moreso steering discipline is required.

2. Memorizing the track will help you beat it.

Track Attack DLC

Track Attack is a DLC item that expands the game with extra races, missions and jump scares, due for release from June 1st.

In similar fashion to a season pass, new items will be added over several months. Track Attack will feature up to 9 new races (with 3 included on release), at least 3 new missions and 3 new jump scares plus other additional bonus content.

More information will be included here on its release!

Additional tips

Based on other dumbass driver feedback, the following tips may prove useful to you!

• Although most races pay even at the lowest finishing positions (ie 5th or 6th), you may choose to race until your damage is high and, depending on your current position, restart the race to avoid any cruical repair fees.
• In almost all races, it is not possible to leave the track so you can sometimes utilize this to your advantage.

Walkthrough

7 steps to being a successful Dumbass Driver!

Step 1. Use Dinky Deluxe at Hunt’s Raceway to afford and purchase Gribble – RTT.

Step 2. Use Gribble RTT to progress to Medical Emergency.

Step 3. Repeat early races if necessary to afford & purchase DeWolf Roadstag / Dodgson Turboid.

Step 4. Use DeWolf Roadstag / Dodgson Turboid to progress to Pacific Rim.

Step 5. Use Dodgson Turboid or Blackbird Blue to progress to The Blue Cup Challenge.

Step 6. Use Blackbird Blue to complete The Blue Cup Challenge.

Jump Scares. Recommended vehicle: Dodgson Turboid.

Troubleshooting / Known Issues

The game does not start.
> Does your PC meet the minimum requirements listed on the Steam store page? ie 64-bit OS.
> Has the game installed correctly on Steam? Right click in your Library and Verify files
> Is your Steam client running and connected to the internet?

The game does something strange/seems broken
Typically, a loss of connection to the internet should not render the game unplayable. However, the Steam API is new territory for us, so we are keeping an eye on whether a connection (or lack of) is unintentionally disabling some features. Please feel free to report any issues to us!

I’m experiencing lag!
We apologize if some lag is experienced during the game. Lower end PC’s may need to use a lower resolution & graphics setting in the game launcher. We are currently aware of one or two spots in the game where there is lag and we are working to optimize these parts ASAP.

My launch settings did not seem to save.
Our apologies, the game currently performs a first run check and your launch settings will be properly registered from the second run onwards. The first run check looks for any demo stats on your PC and makes sure they don’t interfere with the full game. Losing or winning the game also resets the first run check.

Some graphics seem broken
Playing the game in the lowest settings (typically using the Simple or Fast options in the launcher) will also reduce the rendering capacity. As such, the minimap may show some holes, or some 3D objects may appear out of shape. At present, we recommend playing the game using Average setting or higher.

The game crashed!
Please let us know. There are currently 0 known major bugs and 0 reports of game crashes. We aim to investigate, fix and update any problems as quickly as possible.

Other troubleshooting tips will be written here in due course!

We endeavour to fix any bugs and problems! However, some fixes may be queued or still being tested. This list is a report of all known issues. Once an item is fixed, it will be crossed off the list.

An up to date list of Known Issues can be found in the Technical support forum on Steam: [link]

You can note any problems in our Technical Support forum on Steam, or through our Support section on our website at [link]

Please note that your copy of the game may be updated with improvements, new features and additional content over the coming months.

Players may also experience updates to the base game to allow for DLC releases and updates.

The following features are planned for a future update.

An up to date list of planned features can be found in the Technical support forum on Steam: [link]

Video Content Creation / YouTube etc

Owners of a Steam copy of Dumbass Drivers! are authorized to create Let’s Play videos and Live Stream broadcasts of this software including monetization. We ask only that you include a link to the Steam store page so that others can enjoy the game for themselves, thank you!

We distribute keys for press and video content creation at our discretion through our main website, www.Screen7.co.uk. Please contact us on the Support section of our website as we do not respond to key, press or giveaway requests on Steam.