Car Deformation testing Guide: Core controls to learn first
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OverviewCar Deformation Testing is a Roblox simulator where you drive cars and watch them crumple, dent, and deform on impact using softbody physics. The deformation is not meant to be realistic — it's a sandbox for experimenting with crashes. This guide covers the controls, how to manage the car's state, and how to jump into multiplayer.
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Core controls to learn first
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You can drive the moment you load in. Movement uses either WASD or the arrow keys. Every other action is tied to a single key.
- Drive use WASD or the arrow keys to move forward, backward, and turn.
- C shows the car's collision boundaries.
- T toggles traction control on and off.
- V applies the parking brake to hold the car still.
- U hides the on-screen buttons if they are in the way.
- B cycles through camera angles.
Managing the car's state during a test
StepAfter a crash the car stays deformed until you intervene. Two keys handle this: one locks the car in place and one restores its shape. You can also change gravity to test impacts from different directions.
- Freeze the car press P to stop the physics simulation and hold the car exactly as it is.
- Reset the deformation press J after freezing to return the car to its original shape.
- Change gravity press M to switch the direction or strength of gravity and see how it affects a crash.
- Park between tests press V to keep the car from rolling while you set up the next run.
Joining a multiplayer server
StepMultiple players can share the same world.
- Open the menu click or tap the square menu button on the right side of the screen.
- Select Multiplayer find the Multiplayer button inside the menu and press it.
- Join a server the game drops you into a shared world with other players automatically.
Glossary
Glossary- Deformation
- The way a car's body crumples, dents, or warps when it takes an impact.
- Softbody physics
- A physics system where the car's body can flex and deform rather than staying completely rigid.
- Traction control
- A setting that adjusts how well the car's tires grip the ground, toggled with T.
- Desync
- When network lag causes each player to see a different version of the same event, such as a crash.
- Colliders
- The invisible boundaries the game uses to detect when two objects have hit each other, made visible with C.
Common questions
FAQHow do I reset my car after it gets badly deformed?
Press P to freeze the car first, then press J to restore it to its original shape. You need to freeze it before the reset will work.
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