My Winter Car Enter Drive Mode Guide | How to Start Driving
Driving in My Winter Car does not work like other games. You must enter drive mode first or nothing responds. This guide explains exactly how to enter drive mode and start driving without guessing.
How To Enter Drive Mode
You must enter drive mode before any driving controls work.
Sit in the driver seat and press Enter.
If you do not press Enter, the car will not respond to pedals, gears, or steering.
What Happens After Entering Drive Mode
Once drive mode is active, controls unlock.
Dashboard lights respond. Gears can be changed. Pedals work.
If nothing works, you are not in drive mode yet.
Starting The Car After Drive Mode
The engine will not start until drive mode is active.
Press Enter to enter drive mode
Click the ignition once to insert the key
Pull the choke for cold starts
Hold the ignition to crank
Keep the car in neutral during this process.
How To Move The Car
You must release the handbrake.
Release handbrake with Space or clicking it
Shift into 1st gear
Press W to apply throttle
The car will not move with the handbrake engaged.
Common Drive Mode Mistakes
These cause most issues.
Forgetting to press Enter
Trying to start outside drive mode
Leaving the handbrake on
Being in the wrong gear
If controls feel dead, exit and re enter drive mode.
Extra Driving Basics
Helpful things to know early.
G shifts up, B shifts down
S is brake, not reverse
Reverse is a gear, not a key
Lights are controlled with L
Driving on snow requires gentle throttle.
Click here to view all controls in My Winter Car
Final Blurb
Enter drive mode first or nothing works. Press Enter while seated, then start the engine, release the handbrake, and select a gear. Most driving problems come from skipping this single step.
FAQ
How do I enter drive mode
Sit in the driver seat and press Enter.
Why does the car not move
Drive mode is not active or the handbrake is on.
Can I start the car without drive mode
No. Controls stay locked.
Why do pedals do nothing
You are not in drive mode yet.
Do I need to re enter drive mode every time
Yes, every time you sit in the car.
