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BeamNG.drive Keyboard & Controller Controls
Racing games →A reference to the default PC keyboard controls for BeamNG.drive, the soft-body physics driving and crash simulator. Covers default keybindings for driving, camera, vehicle functions, recovery, and the user interface so you can drive, crash, and recover with confidence.
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All BeamNG.drive controls
32 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in BeamNG.drive's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Driving 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Throttle | UP |
| Brake | DOWN |
| Steer Left | LEFT |
| Steer Right | RIGHT |
| Handbrake / Parking Brake (hold) | Space |
| Shift Up | X |
| Shift Down | Z |
| Toggle Parking Brake | P |
| Clutch | Shift |
| Change Shifter Mode | Q |
Vehicle Functions 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Enter / Exit Vehicle | E |
| Switch to Next Vehicle | Tab |
| Start / Stop Engine | V |
| Headlights | N |
| Switch to Previous Vehicle | CtrlTab |
| Left Turn Signal | , |
| Right Turn Signal | . |
| Hazard Lights | / |
| Toggle Couplers | L |
Camera 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Switch Camera Mode | C |
| Free Camera Mode | ShiftC |
| Slow Motion (Slower) | AltDOWN |
| Slow Motion (Faster) | AltUP |
Recovery/World 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Reset Vehicle | R |
| Recover Vehicle (to road) | INSERT |
| Pause / Resume Physics | J |
UI 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Menu | Esc |
| Show Help | F1 |
| Toggle UI / Apps | AltU |
Misc 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Fullscreen | AltEnter |
| Screenshot | CtrlP |
| High-Resolution Screenshot | AltP |
Sourced from documentation.beamng.com , documentation.beamng.com , wargxp.com Last verified
Driving 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Throttle | RTR2R2ZR |
| Brake | LTL2L2ZL |
| Steer Left | L-Stick |
| Steer Right | L-Stick |
Sourced from documentation.beamng.com , documentation.beamng.com , wargxp.com Last verified
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BeamNG.drive controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for BeamNG.drive?
- BeamNG.drive, a racing game, uses 32 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap BeamNG.drive controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from BeamNG.drive's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does BeamNG.drive support a controller?
- Yes — BeamNG.drive has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these BeamNG.drive controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official BeamNG.drive resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BeamNG.drive or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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