Vehicles in PUBG PUBG Guide and Tips
Last update: 13 August 2019
Vehicles are very useful but also dangerous. Their use will make it easier to move around the map, but at the same time will attract the attention of other players. This Chapter of the guide contains recommendations related to vehicles in Playerunknown's Battlegrounds.
- Control the speed
- Remember that when you make noise
- Avoid bridges
- Remember about fuel
- Don't leave a moving car
- The wreckage will allow you to set up an ambush
- Keep an eye on the car's durability
- Several people can get into cars
Control the speed
Using boost of vehicles ("SHIFT") speeds you up, which is sure to often come in handy in a tight situation, but it uses up more fuel. If you do not have to use the boost, save fuel - with an exception of the situation when you have a gas canister in the inventory.
Boosting the vehicle also affects its maneuverability - this mode makes it more difficult to enter tight turns, which makes it easier to collide with an obstacle and immobilize the vehicle.
Remember that when you make noise
Vehicles are a great way to travel over long distances, but they make lots of noise. The majority of enemies will be able to assess the direction you are coming from, over a long distance, which gives them an edge. Try not to drive your vehicle into areas with many buildings and, if necessary, park the vehicle within some distance of the building to check - this way, it will be easier for you to sneak up in there.
Avoid bridges
Crossing a bridge with a vehicle is a very bad idea, because this makes you completely defenseless. On bridges, there is little space to maneuver the vehicle and the enemy standing across will have it easier to kill you. If possible, try to avoid doing that.
If there is a bridge between you and your destination, look around for a boat. It is much easier to cross the river on a boat, which is probably being observed by the enemy anyways.
Remember about fuel
Vehicles need fuel - you can check fuel level right next to the speedometer, on the fuel gauge. Try to keep an eye on how much you have left. There is nothing worse than an empty tank in the middle of nowhere, where you can become a morsel to the enemies.
You can refuel while staying in the vehicle - The only condition is that the vehicle is still. Once you stop, you only have to right-click on the gas-tank in your inventory to refuel.
Don't leave a moving car
If you want to get out of a vehicle, wait for it to stop! Leaving vehicles, even if they roll slowly, deals damage - with greater speeds, you are bound to die.
The wreckage will allow you to set up an ambush
A flipped vehicle is a good cover, or place for an ambush. You can use them to set an ambush for an enemy, who wants to drive across a bridge, by parking the car at the other end of the bridge and hiding behind it. Then, you only have to aim well and fire.
Keep an eye on the car's durability
Remember that vehicles have their durability. After they take enough damage, they explode and all players inside die.
While on a car, try not to bump into terrain obstacles, like other vehicles (or wrecks), walls and buildings. Each collision deals damage to the vehicle and with sufficient speed, also to your character. It would be stupid to die after bumping into a fence.
You can also use limited strength of vehicles to your advantage.
Several people can get into cars
A vehicle can hold several players. This is useful when you play in Duo or Squad mode, with 1-3 players in your squad. Remember that enemy can also get into your car and shoot you with ease.