Master Gran Turismo 5's Basic Cornering Test

Q: How to beat Gran Turismo 5 -HARD ONE- (5)?

This license test, "Basic Cornering Theory," is a real pain. Expect to spend hours trying to beat the ghost car by mere thousandths of a second. Focus on a smooth start, then nail the hairpin by using the astro-turf strip and hitting 36mph at the apex.

Q: Gran Turismo 5 Basic Cornering Theory tips?

This license test, "Basic Cornering Theory," is a real pain. Expect to spend hours trying to beat the ghost car by mere thousandths of a second. Focus on a smooth start, then nail the hairpin by using the astro-turf strip and hitting 36mph at the apex.

Q: Gran Turismo 5 license test takes hours?

This license test, "Basic Cornering Theory," is a real pain. Expect to spend hours trying to beat the ghost car by mere thousandths of a second. Focus on a smooth start, then nail the hairpin by using the astro-turf strip and hitting 36mph at the apex.

Q: Gran Turismo 5 hairpin turn 36mph?

This license test, "Basic Cornering Theory," is a real pain. Expect to spend hours trying to beat the ghost car by mere thousandths of a second. Focus on a smooth start, then nail the hairpin by using the astro-turf strip and hitting 36mph at the apex.

Q: Gran Turismo 5 Traction Control settings for license test?

This license test, "Basic Cornering Theory," is a real pain. Expect to spend hours trying to beat the ghost car by mere thousandths of a second. Focus on a smooth start, then nail the hairpin by using the astro-turf strip and hitting 36mph at the apex.

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Walkthrough

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Start the race and stick to the driving line. The goal here is to be as smooth as possible to build a small lead over the ghost car. This initial gap is crucial, as you'll likely win or lose by tiny margins.
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As you approach the second part of the course, which is the real challenge, you'll need to start adjusting your line. Keep an eye on your position relative to the ghost car, especially as you approach the braking zone for the hairpin.
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The tricky part involves a strip of astro-turf on the left side of the track. Position your left tires right on this strip.
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When you are about a half-car length before the end of the astro-turf, mash the brakes and cut the car to the right.
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The key to this hairpin is speed: aim to be at exactly 36mph as you hit the apex.
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If you can nail the apex with your right tires on the curbstones, you're in a great position to get the gold.
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Once you've successfully navigated the hairpin, just hit the gas and drive to the finish line.

Tips

This test is notorious for its difficulty. Don't get discouraged if it takes many tries; the author spent over 7 hours on this 18.9-second race!
That small gap you build at the beginning is vital. It might be the difference of .004 seconds that gets you the gold.
If you're consistently missing the time by a small margin (e.g., 18.942 seconds), try adjusting your driving options. Lowering the Traction Control (TCS) to 3, and then to 1, might help you achieve a better time. While it didn't work for the author, others have found success with this method.

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