Drift

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Drifting is a driving skill that puts your vehicle into a power slide. The wheels lose traction on the road and the car moves sidewards while powering in the direction it points. This technique can be used to maximize the exit speed from tight corners, although some Speed boost vehicles in Burnout Paradise are difficult to Drift with because of the high traction of their tires.

It is possible to control the angle of the drift by steering in the direction you wish to steepen/reduce the drift angle. Another way to alter the drift angle is by tapping the brake, to tighten up the drift. Extended drifting can be performed by finding a wide open area with no cars and then simply drifting in a circle. Using this approach it is easy to rack up thousands of yards of drift in a single stunt. A great example of an area like this is the Wildcats Baseball Stadium in Burnout Paradise.

Drifting is also a key part of a Stunt Run. Although it only contributes to a small amount of your total score, it keeps your timer pie from ending your combo. It is also one of the best and fastest ways to add boost back to your bar.

Stunts
Barrel Roll • Flat Spin • Grind • Power Park • Takedown • Two-wheeling

DRIVING SKILLS
Air Time • Boost • Drift • Jump Distance • Oncoming
Near Miss • Takedown • Draft • E-Brake