Play Driving Games Online
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Did you know you can play driving games online? They aren’t as good as console or arcade racing games, but they can still satisfying your desire to race and drive. Best of all, you only need a web browser to start playing.
Play Driving Games Online
Driving Test
Driving Test is available on Free Addicting Games. In this game your goal is to pass the driving test. The problem is that riding along with you is a mean driving instructor. He is observing your driving and will give you demerits for improper maneuvers. You’ll be tested on the following:
- Backing out of a parking space
- Stopping at an intersection
- Right turn
- Left turn
- Parallel parking
- Merging with traffic
- Parking in a parking space
What makes it fun is that controlling the car with the keyboard is tricky at first. Even if you are an experienced driver, you’ll feel like you’re back in driver’s education class with your car going all over the place. Fortunately, the game allows you to practice each maneuver before taking the test. To play, you will need to have Shockwave installed on your computer.
5 Miles to Go
5 Miles to Go is also on Free Addicting Games. You start by entering your name. You are then put into a race that has exactly 5 miles to go. Five cars are racing; the other four have the names and numbers of real NASCAR drivers. Each car is going the exact same speed. The only way to move ahead is to use the draft.
Just like in real racing, if you change racing lines, you risk falling out of the draft, unless you get some help from the cars behind you. Sometimes the computer controlled cars will help, but other times they won’t. Coming in first is very hard because the race is short.
RC Racer
RC Racer is yet another fun racing game on Addicting Games. You control a radio controlled car. The point of view is from slightly behind and above the car. This gives you the feeling of being inside the car rather than controlling it from across the room.
The emphasis is on racing and accomplishing stunts. The game begins with a free driving period to get the feel for the car. You also need to complete two laps while racing through all the checkpoints. If you accomplish this, then you can move onto the next, more difficult racing mode.
SUV Off Road
SUV OFF Road is available on ESPN Arcade. One unique aspect of this game is that you use your mouse to drive instead of the keyboard. Hold the mouse to the right of the truck to accelerate the truck and to the left to brake. Moving up and down will steer the truck. You have to watch out for potholes, jumps and other trucks, all while trying to pick up bonuses and make it to the checkpoint on time. The graphics are really good and the game gives a good sense of speed.
Hydro Racer
Hydro Racer is also on ESPN Arcade. If you have ever played RC Racer for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), this game will be immediately recognizable to you. Instead of racing cars, you race boats around a track. Throughout the track are speed zones, bonus points and traps. Your job is to finish first, second or third to advance on to the next race. Steering is done with the keyboard and it can be touchy as the boats move very fast. However, the challenge provided by the other boats isn’t too hard, at least in the early races.
Conclusion
When you are ready to play driving games online, browse over to one of these games. When you are done playing, be sure to check out each web site’s other racing game offerings for even more high-speed fun.
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