Grand Theft Auto V
58 Achievements
1,250
Backseat Driver
You directed a driver to 1st place as co-driver in Rally Mode.
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How to unlock the Backseat Driver achievement in Grand Theft Auto V - Definitive Guide
In this mode the driver doesn't see any checkpoints, therefore the co-driver must direct the driver to them. This mode needs at minimum 4 people to start and you can select your preference as the co-driver at the lobby screen (not guaranteed to get it though)
Easiest way to boost this is to race on the prison map as it is just a circle around the yard
What you are going to do is winning in the "Criminal Records" rally racing as a co-driver. This is a short and circular circuit, so all the turns are to the same side. Even if the driver doesn't receive directions, he probably can't miss it.
Follow these steps:
- From your current GTA Online session, go to pause menu, select GTA ONLINE, then select JOBS;
- Select PLAY JOB, then ROCKSTAR CREATED and finally move down to RACES;
- Press once to select the LAND RACES and scroll down until CRIMINAL RECORDS.
- If you happen to be the host, select RALLY on the type of racing and put number of laps to 1 or 2, selecting your role as CO-DRIVER right after;
- If you get into an existing lobby and are lucky enough to get a RALLY racing, then simply choose your role as CO-DRIVER and hope for the best;
- If you get into an existing lobby and the race chosen by host is not RALLY, simply back out and start over.
- To improve your chances of winning, select the highest level participant as preferable partner - this is done in the same menu you choose your role;
- Just for the sake of it, consider using to show your driver the turns (always the same directions, as the circuit is almost a circle);
- If the other players leave before the race and it happens to start with only your and your partners' cars, it will not count - there must be at least one other car on the race;
- It may take a few tries, but you are getting RP and GTA$ anyways, right? Took me 3 tries, but it's fast, believe me.
Edit:
Disclaimer: GTAO is an ever-changing game, with game modes and features coming and going, which means the provided solution might not work forever. Since I'm not playing GTAO anymore, let me me know if the solution gets outdated.
Thanks!
First, go to menu , press jobs , races and then the land race “at the races”
Click this job and host it
Then set the lap number 1
Start this job on STANDARD mode and COMPLETE this job SOLO
After completing this race and winning you will be sent to the menu where you can start your next job
Press REPLAY
This will now set you back into the same job but now it is open to on call players
Now quickly set the mode to rally before anyone joins and set matchmaking to open (you don’t have to auto invite) you can then set the number of laps to 1 and put you preferred role as CO-DRIVER
It will now take about 2-5 mins for four people to join (although I recommend waiting for more just in case some leave)
Once people join WIN the race with you as the CO-DRIVER and the achievement will pop
This is much easier than waiting 180000 hours for people to join
Hope this helps!
(Don’t forget this also helps your progression towards the ‘Numero uno’ achievement
Rally Mode Races can be launched through the regular Land Races that are found around Los Santos. When you enter the blue circle of the Race start, a Settings Menu will immediately drop down. Change the "Race Type" to Rally Mode and now invite your partner(s). Take note that the Rally Mode Race can only begin if there is an even amount of players in the lobby.
In the "Settings Menu", assign your partner to the "Preferred Driver" and select which role you would like to be, whether it is Driver or Co-Driver. The Driver - obviously - will maneuver the vehicle throughout the race but will not be able to see the checkpoints. It is up to the Co-Driver to direct the Driver throughout the course as only they are able to see the checkpoints.
Communication is KEY while going for this achievement. If your Co-Driver is not giving you precise directions, the Driver will have no idea where to go. Once your Driver has crossed the finished line in first place, whoever is taking the role of the Co-Driver will unlock the achievement.
Once you have four people, select your "Preferred Partner" (which can be anyone, assuming you are going to swap wins) and most importantly, next to "Preferred Role", select "Co-Driver". You must be the co-driver for this trophy to unlock. None of the other settings matter, so choose whichever you like.
Rallying works similar to real-life, where the co-driver directs the driver and communication is paramount. The driver's screen shows no race checkpoints, so it is up the co-driver to direct him in the right direction. This is most easily done with a PS3 headset or another voice chat service like Skype, but can also be done with the and buttons on the D-pad. Pressing these buttons will bring up a corresponding yellow directional arrow on the left or right side of the driver's screen to tell him when to turn. Simply direct the driver to the finish line first and the trophy will unlock.
An even easier method is to do a race in Rally Mode on the "Criminal Records" track. This is a simple circular track going in a clockwise direction so you don't even need to direct the driver to win as the course is obvious.
Rally Mode Races are a distinct variant of Land Races that are found scattered around the city of Los Santos. When you enter the blue circle of the "Race Start," and accept the Job, a Settings Menu will immediately drop down. Change the "Race Type" to "Rally Mode" and now invite your partner(s). Take note that the Rally Mode Race can only begin if there are an even amount of players in the lobby.
In the "Settings Menu", assign your partner to the "Preferred Driver" and select which role you would like to be, whether it is Driver or Co-Driver. The Driver - obviously - will maneuver the vehicle throughout the race but will not be able to see the checkpoints. It is up to the Co-Driver to direct the Driver throughout the course as only they are able to see the checkpoints.
Although, this can be boosted, communication remains KEY while going for this achievement. If the Co-Driver is not giving precise directions, the Driver will have no idea where to go. Once the Driver has crossed the finish line in first place, whoever took the role of the Co-Driver will unlock the achievement.
There is a racing track near the prison called "Criminal File". This is a very ordinary circle without any turns, it is impossible to get confused there. You go there, create a “Rally”, 1 lap, take on the role of a navigator. There must be four of us - two pilots and two navigators. If you are two, you will take first place, but they will NOT give you a trophy. So make an agreement with three friends.