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Backseat Driver
Watch Dogs

Backseat Driver

Learn how to complete the Backseat Driver mission in Watch Dogs. This guide covers avoiding police scans, losing the cops, and safely escorting your fixer friend.

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Learn how to complete the Backseat Driver mission in Watch Dogs. This guide covers avoiding police scans, losing the cops, and safely escorting your fixer friend.

Alright, let's get you through the 'Backseat Driver' mission in Watch Dogs. This one's all about stealth and a bit of careful driving. You'll need to pick up a friend of Jordi's who's in a bit of a jam, and the main challenge is avoiding the police. They're actively scanning the area, so getting caught means mission failure.

Walkthrough
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    First things first, grab any vehicle you like. Your map will show you the objective marker. Set a waypoint to meet up with Jordi’s friend.
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    The key here is to avoid the police scans. You'll see yellow search zones on your mini-map. If you enter one, you need to get out of it ASAP. It's much easier to do this in a vehicle than on foot.
  3. 3
    If you do get spotted, don't panic. Your best bet is to lead the police on a chase and then lose them in the city's alleys or by switching to another vehicle.
  4. 4
    Once you reach the Fixer, you'll take over his car. Now, the mission shifts to exiting the area quietly. You'll see purple bars on your mini-map indicating police roadblocks – hitting one of these means an instant fail. There will also be police cars and a helicopter actively searching for you.
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    While you *could* try to speed your way out, the safest bet is to take it slow and use the back alleys.
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    Start by leaving the garage and heading south. The police on the main road will be watching, so wait for them to move on before taking the side streets and alleys.
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    You can rejoin the main road for a bit after passing the first police car, but don't get too comfortable. Near the southern edge of the map, a police car will suddenly appear around a corner. Instead of going all the way south, take a side street east to get out of the search zone.
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    Once you're clear of the police search area, you can drive more freely to the final waypoint. Just make sure the car and your passenger, the Fixer, arrive in one piece.
Tips
  • Staying out of the yellow search zones is crucial. If you get spotted, use the environment to your advantage to lose the cops.
  • When you take over the Fixer's car, slow and steady wins the race. Alleys are your best friend for avoiding those purple roadblocks and the persistent police presence.
  • Pay close attention to your mini-map for those yellow and purple indicators – they're your main warning system.

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