Your first steps
When you spawn in, the first goal is to get a vehicle:
- Redeem the active codes for some starter Cash (see the Codes page).
- Head to the dealership marked on your GPS.
- Buy an affordable beginner car from the top of the catalogue.
Learn to drive
Driving uses a manual gearbox, so this is the part new players get stuck on. Once in your car: press F to start the engine, press E three times to set Drive, then hold W to go. Use Q to shift down and P for the parking brake. If you cannot move, you are still in Neutral — keep tapping E.
Make your first Cash
Pick an easy job to build a balance: the Cashier job at the gas station or grocery store is low-stress, while RoDash delivery pays well if you chain orders. Drive carefully to avoid citations that eat into your earnings.
Pick a role
Once you are comfortable, decide how you want to play: stay a civilian, join the police or fire/EMS for team roleplay, or work DOT to build on the roads. There is no wrong choice — try a few and see what you enjoy.