Abandonware DOS title

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Test Drive is a racing game developed by Distinctive Software and released by Accolade in 1987 for multiple platforms, including DOS, Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, and Commodore 64. It marked the beginning of the Test Drive franchise. The gameplay is straightforward, involving players driving high-performance sports cars along a mountain road while avoiding police pursuits.

How to play Test Drive

Input: keyboard
Game modes: single-player

In Test Drive, your goal is to successfully complete a series of driving challenges on a winding mountain road while avoiding collisions and evading police.

Keyboard controls: A - Z: gear shift; arrow keys: steer left right, accelerate, decelerate.

  • Choose the Right Car: If you're a beginner, start with a car with balanced handling instead of maximum speed.
  • Master Gear Shifting: If you’re using manual transmission, learn to shift gears smoothly. Watch the tachometer to avoid over-revving the engine.
  • Brake Before Turns: Anticipate sharp turns and reduce speed beforehand rather than slamming the brakes mid-turn.
  • Use the Radar: Keep an eye on the radar to detect police. Once you spot them, lower your speed immediately.
  • Avoid Risks: Don’t drive at max speed all the time. Controlled driving is better than crashing and losing time.

To slow down the game emulation press CTRL+F11, to speed up the game press CTRL+F12. Press Escape (ESC) to exit fullscreen mode.
Test Drive runs in your browser thanks to the Emularity library.

More about Test Drive

Status: abandonware

Genre: racing

Released in: 1987

Publisher: Accolade

Developer: Distinctive Software

Download Test Drive and play it on your computer. An emulator is needed in order to play older games.