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.