Driver: You Are the Wheelman

What is Driver: You Are the Wheelman?

Driver: You Are the Wheelman is a classic PlayStation driving game that puts you in the driver's seat of high-speed car chases through realistic city environments. You play as an undercover cop who must infiltrate criminal organizations by proving your worth as a getaway driver. The game features cinematic car chase sequences that feel like they're straight out of a 1970s cop movie, with realistic physics and damage modeling that make every crash and near-miss feel authentic. The main campaign takes you through four major American cities where you'll complete various driving missions while being pursued by police and rival gangs.

Game Features

• Cinematic Car Chase Experience - Feel like you're in a Hollywood car chase movie with dramatic camera angles and intense pursuits • Realistic City Environments - Drive through detailed recreations of Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City • Multiple Game Modes - Enjoy story-driven missions, freeroam driving, and challenging driving tests • Extensive Vehicle Collection - Drive over 40 different cars, from sports cars to sedans and classic muscle cars • Advanced Damage System - Watch your vehicle get realistically damaged during high-speed chases and collisions • Undercover Storyline - Play as Tanner, an undercover cop infiltrating criminal organizations as a getaway driver • Police Pursuit Mechanics - Experience realistic police chase AI that tracks your vehicle and sets up roadblocks • Replay System - Watch your best (and worst) driving moments from multiple camera angles after completing missions

How to Play Driver: You Are the Wheelman?

1. Starting the Game - Begin by selecting your game mode from the main menu. New players should start with the "Undercover" story mode to learn the game mechanics
2. Basic Controls - Use the following controls to navigate the streets:
   • Arrow Keys or WASD - Steer your vehicle in any direction
   • Z Key - Accelerate (Gas)
   • X Key - Brake/Reverse
   • Spacebar - Handbrake for sharp turns and drifting
   • A Key - Look behind your vehicle
   • S Key - Change camera views
3. Mission Objectives - Each mission has specific goals like "lose the police," "chase down a target," or "arrive at destination within time limit"
4. Avoiding Detection - Drive carefully to avoid drawing police attention, or use alleyways and jumps to lose them during pursuits
5. Vehicle Handling - Master different car types - sports cars handle better at high speeds, while heavier vehicles can ram through obstacles
6. Completing Missions - Follow the on-screen instructions and map markers to successfully complete each assignment and progress through the story

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the hardest mission in the game? Many players consider "The Espresso-2-Go" mission in Miami to be the most challenging, where you must destroy all coffee stands within a strict time limit while dealing with aggressive police response.

Can you free roam in the cities? Yes! After completing certain story missions, you can access "Take a Ride" mode which allows unlimited free driving around any unlocked city without mission constraints.

How do you perform special driving maneuvers? To execute a 180-degree turn, press brake then handbrake while turning. For a bootlegger reverse (J-turn), press brake + handbrake + reverse simultaneously while turning the steering wheel.