Need For: Speed: Hot Pursuit
: Difficulty spikes significantly around events like "Blast from the Past" (McLaren F1) and advanced Time Trials.
: A social system that tracks friend's times and recommends events where they have beaten your record. Driving & Racing Techniques Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
: To break an EMP lock, force the targeting vehicle to overtake you, hit them with a spike strip, or use a Jammer. : Difficulty spikes significantly around events like "Blast
Calls in AI police units to block the road. Use it to funnel racers into spikes or wall-slamming situations. Tracks racers and can deploy spike strips ahead of them. Jammer Calls in AI police units to block the road
: Do not waste nitrous at top speed; use it in short bursts to maintain speed or immediately after sharp turns to recover acceleration.
: Charges through "dangerous" driving, such as drifting, near-misses with traffic, and driving in oncoming lanes.
: As a cop, focus on the slower vehicles at the back of the pack first. The game’s "catch-up" mechanic often slows down AI in front as you clear the rear.