About Car Race
Car Race is one of the most fun car games online: your little red car speeds onto a four-lane highway where the other cars are driving slower ahead of you. Your job is to switch lanes quickly and calmly and pass them without bumping into anyone. The longer you drive, the faster you go and the busier the road gets.
Along the way you'll find shiny gold coins to collect and red fuel cans. The fuel gauge at the side of the screen goes down over time, so grab a can before it runs empty, or the car slows down and stops. Bump into a car and you get a cartoon “Bonk!” with stars spinning over your car, never anything scary.
This is a very light racing game that runs straight in the browser on any computer or old laptop, and on phones and tablets by touch, with no download and no sign-up. Your longest drive in kilometers is saved on your device so you can try to beat it, which keeps you focused and sharpens your reactions.
How to play
- Press “Play now” and then “Start”, and your car sets off at once.
- Change lanes with the arrow keys or by tapping the left or right half of the screen.
- Dodge the cars and trucks ahead of you and drive through the empty lane.
- Collect gold coins, and grab a red fuel can when the ⛽ gauge gets low.
- Drive as far as you can and beat your record in kilometers.
Controls
| Keyboard | Left and right arrows or A and D to change lanes (tap more than once to cross several lanes), Space or Enter to start. |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Click the left half of the screen to move a lane left, or the right half to move right. Hold the button to keep going that way. |
| Touch | Tap the left or right half of the road, or use the ◀ ▶ buttons under the game. |
Tips to win
- Look far ahead of your car, not right under it, so you can pick the empty lane early.
- Don't chase every coin! Staying in a safe lane matters more.
- Trucks are long, so wait until you're fully past before moving back into their lane.
- When the gauge turns yellow, start looking for a fuel can.
Car Race: questions and answers
Is this car racing game free?
Yes, Car Race is completely free and plays right in your browser, with no download, no sign-up and no ads inside the game.
Can I play this car game on my phone?
Yes. Tap the left or right half of the screen, or use the buttons that appear under the game on phones and tablets.
What ends a round?
The round ends if you bump into another car or run out of fuel. Pick up the red fuel cans to keep driving as long as you can.
What age is this car game for?
It suits everyone from about 5 up, and adults enjoy it too. The road starts quiet and slow, and the speed builds up little by little as you drive.