K53 Simulator on a computer with keyboard

This list covers all default actions for players using a keyboard and mouse.

Vehicle Controls

  • Throttle / Accelerate: W or Up Arrow
  • Brake / Reverse: S or Down Arrow
  • Steering: A / D or Left / Right Arrows
  • Handbrake: Space
  • Clutch: Backspace
  • Start/Stop Engine: I
  • Gear Shift Up: Shift
  • Gear Shift Down: Ctrl
  • Neutral Gear: N
  • Action Menu (With Onscreen mirrors, car hood and rescue): End
  • Reverse Gear: R
  • Gear 1: 1
  • Gear 2: 2
  • Gear 3: 3
  • Gear 4: 4
  • Gear 5: 5
  • Gear 6: 6
  • Gear 7: 7
  • Gear 8: 8
  • Reshow last message: 9
  • Indicator Right: E
  • Indicator Left: Q
  • Indicator Hazard: Z
  • Low Beam Headlights: L
  • High Beam Headlights: K
  • Interior Lights: M
  • Hooter: H
  • Contextual Action: F
  • Trailer Detach: T

Camera Controls

  • Orbit Camera: Mouse Movement
  • Change Camera: C
  • Look Behind: J
  • Check Cross Traffic (Left & Right): V
  • Zoom: Mouse Scroll Wheel
  • Reset Camera: X
  • Show Left Mirror (Hold): Page Up
  • Show Right Mirror (Hold): Page Down

Menus & Actions

  • Options Menu: O
  • Refuel: F
  • Belt Up: B
  • Rescue: 0
  • U-Turn: U
  • Confirm Action (ENTER): Enter
  • Pause / Back (ESC): Escape

Optional Features

  • Slow Motion: G
  • Record: R
  • Replay: P

UI Navigation

Confirm Drive: Enter or Space

Navigate: W/A/S/D or Arrow Keys

Submit: Enter

Cancel: Escape

Next Vehicle: Right Arrow or D

Previous Vehicle: Left Arrow or A