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<<<<<<< Vegas <<------------------------------->>>> Rio >>>>>>>>
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Written By: Swiftshark (Oliver Ferrier)
Email:
[email protected]
Last Updated: February 10th 2003 (Final Version)
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Game Title: Driver 2
Platform : Playstation (NTSC Version)
Creators : Reflections Interactive
Publisher : Infogames
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|TABLE OF CONTENTS|
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1. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
2. UPDATE INFORMATION
3. INTRODUCTION
4. GETTING STARTED
4.1 Invincibility Cheat
4.2 The Trick
4.3 Jumping Fences And Dividers
5. CHALLENGES AND FUN STUFF
5.1 Drawbridge Carnage
5.2 On The Subway Tracks
5.3 Endurance Race
6. HIDDEN AREAS AND HARD-TO-REACH PLACES
6.1 Secret Forest Path
6.2 Drive On Water
6.3 Monkey Beach
6.4 Into The Moat Around The Fort
6.5 Walk On The Beach
6.6 Walk Behind The Barrier Along The Street
6.7 Ring The Doorbell
6.8 Pedestrian Meeting
6.9 Behind The Red Barricade
6.10 Explore Canyon Mountain
6.11 Secret Construction Area
7. GLITCHES
7.1 Top Of The World
7.2 Running On Water
7.3 Rio Buildings Vanish
7.4 Disappearing Car #1
7.5 Disappearing Car #2
7.6 Disappearing VW Bus
7.7 Disappearing Secret Cars
7.8 Cops Don't Enter The Carpark
7.9 Cops Don't Enter The Fort
7.10 Cops Stop The Chase
7.11 Walk Through Caine's Wall
7.12 Drowning In A Sea Of People
7.13 Drown In The Train
7.14 Floating Barrels
7.15 High Flying
7.16 Strange Message
7.17 Chicago Meltdown
7.18 Cops Chase Abandoned Car
7.19 Cops Kill Themselves
8. SECRET VEHICLES
9. JUMPING GROUNDS
10.CREDITS
11.CLOSING THOUGHTS
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1. | COPYRIGHT INFORMATION |
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This FAQ is the property of Oliver Ferrier (A.K.A Swiftshark) and
is subject to all applicable copyright laws. Anyone wanting to
post this FAQ on any websites or other form of publication must
request permission in writing by emailing me at the address found
at the top of this document. Chances are that I will grant you
permission provided that you do keep the FAQ in its complete
form, you do not charge people for accessing the FAQ and that you
give me the proper credit for the FAQ.
Presently the only websites permitted to host this FAQ are:
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If you are reading this Faq on any other site than those listed
above then please email me at
[email protected] and let me
know and then email them and tell them that you don't support
thievery. Thanks.
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2. | UPDATES |
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February 9th 2003: Added the last of the contributions that will
be accepted for this FAQ and submitted the
"FINAL VERSION" to the approved hosting
websites. Since this FAQ is now complete no
more contributions will be accepted. In other
words, no matter how great your discovery is,
I cannot and will not modify a "Finalized" FAQ
under any circumstances. Subsequently all of
the previous "Update Information" has been
removed for easier viewing.
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3. | INTRODUCTION |
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Welcome to my "DRIVER 2 TAKE-A-RIDE FAQ". This FAQ contains
challenges, glitches, secrets and other hidden things that can be
only be done during "Take-A-Ride" mode. I will break down
everything in a very easy to follow step-by-step process that
should help you become a truly accomplished Driver 2 explorer.
This FAQ will not however discuss or provide information for any
of the "Undercover" missions in the game. There are numerous FAQS
available that can help you with any mission you may be having
difficulties with. (I recommend Yergin's FAQ as it is the largest
and most comprehensive one available, bar none) The same applies
to the side games since these are merely practice games and are
relatively easy to navigate through.
If you absolutely need to contact me then you can either look for
me on the message boards at both Gamefaqs and Neoseeker or if you
prefer simply send your email to
[email protected]. Please
note when emailing me that garbage and Spam will be purged so
make sure you type "DRIVER 2" in the subject line of your email
or it will most likely become a snack for my always hungry
Recycle Bin. Also please keep in mind that I am not accepting
anymore contributions for addition to this FAQ.
With that said, enjoy the FAQ!
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4. | GETTING STARTED |
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In order to get the most out of this FAQ you will need three
things:
1. The "INVINCIBILITY CHEAT".
2. You need to learn how to perform "THE TRICK".
3. You need to learn how to jump over fences and barriers.
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|4.1 INVISIBILITY CHEAT |
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Q: Where can I find this "INVINCIBILITY CHEAT"?
A: The "INVINCIBILITY CHEAT" is unlocked by finding and pressing
a secret switch located in the city of Vegas. In order to get
to Vegas you need to play the "Undercover/Story" mode portion
of the game. (There is no button cheat to unlock the different
cities and I cannot vouch for the Gameshark possibilities but
I would assume that their codes work)
Q: Can you give me precise directions?
A: (Vegas) Pull up your in game map and look for the Main Road
that goes from "Downtown" all the way to "Lower
Strip". (It's the main road) Now look for the
intersection where "Tropicana" crosses it. You should
see 4 black squares on your map at this intersection.
Close to the NE Square (Top Right Square) you will
find a drug store with 99 cent signs and a bingo sign
nearby. Press TRIANGLE at the storefront and you will
unlock the cheat.
Q: How do I turn the "INVINCIBILITY CHEAT" on once I find it?
A: At the "Main" menu go to the "Options" menu and then proceed
into the "Cheats" menu.
Q: How do I save the "INVINCIBILITY CHEAT"? (Because every time I
load up the game I have to go looking for the switch in Vegas
again)
A: In order to save Cheats for future use you will need to
create a separate save file on your memory card and then "Save
Settings". (This is also how you save Secret Cars that you can
unlock in each city) When you power up your PSX the next time
and load the game up you then simply "Load Settings" again and
then go activate the cheats you wish to use from the "Cheats
Menu".
Q: What about the "IMMUNITY CHEAT"? Don't I need that one too?
A: Not for anything contained within this FAQ. The "IMMUNITY
CHEAT" is simply to keep cops from chasing you. However, if
you wish to find the location for this cheat simply look for
Yergin's FAQ (A link to his FAQ can be found in the "CREDITS"
section)and his FAQ will provide you with a detailed
description on how to get it.
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|4.2 THE TRICK |
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The other thing you must learn is known on most Driver 2 Forums
as "THE TRICK" and will be needed to access certain hard-to-reach
areas.
Andrew Shin discovered "THE TRICK" and he deserves full credit
for this in my mind although it is certainly possible that others
may have found this out on their own as well.
Q: What the Hell is "THE TRICK"?
A: "THE TRICK" is a glitch that uses the "Invincibility" cheat in
conjunction with a car thereby allowing you to pass through walls,
fences, barriers etc. Once mastered it will allow you a backstage
pass to almost any area that appears to be off limits.
Q: How can I perform "THE TRICK"?
A: First, toggle on the "INVINCIBILITY CHEAT". Now drive your car at a
decent speed towards any wall, barrier or fence and use your
handbrake to spin the car. While spinning the car into the barrier
or fence press UP + TRIANGLE to exit the car. If you did it right
the car will have partially spun through the fence. (Make sure one
of the doors is on your side of the fence) Now simply re-enter the
car and you should pop out on the other side. Now go explore. This
trick takes a little practice since you need to get the feel for it
but once you figure it out you'll be able to go almost everywhere
with your car. (Remember to jump out right before the car spins into
the barrier)
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Another method accessing Hard-To-Reach areas is by taking advantage of
a glitch that occurs while using the "INVINCIBILITY CHEAT".
Since you cannot receive any damage while using the "INVINCIBILITY
CHEAT" you have a tendency to get more of a bounce effect from crashing
and especially so during impacts from cop cars. If you let two angry
cops ram into you while you are flush against a fence or a barricade
then you can get pretty high up in the air and often over the obstacle.
The best way to maximize your success ratio of this glitch is by
practicing this technique in the side game called "SURVIVAL". Set it on
"Difficult" and toggle your "Invincibility Cheat" on. The cops are
really aggressive and will continue to arrive regardless of what alley
or dead-end road you might be waiting in. It will give you a good feel
for what it's like to get airborne since you will be flying all the
place. Once you get the idea of jumping over stuff simply get two cops
on your tail in Take A Ride mode and try finding new places to jump.
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5. | CHALLENGES AND FUN STUFF |
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5.1 DRAWBRIDGE CARNAGE
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Location: Chicago (Any Drawbridge)
Requirements: Invincibility On
Cool Factor: ***** (Note: Cool Factor scale = 1-5 Stars)
Take a ride and go straight until you reach the drawbridge. Now block
the intersection with your car or Bus and proceed to jack every car
that comes. Let the bridge go up and down a few times while you gather
cars and take this time to really line up the stolen cars at the foot
of the open drawbridge. (I had 16 cars ready to go including a school
bus)
Once you have done that wait for the bridge to close and now hurry up
like a mad man to drive every car to almost the center point of the
bridge. (You only have so long before the bridge will open again) Make
sure you spread them out in a way that will create a nice impact when
all the cars come crashing down. When bridge opens you want to see
every car come crashing down on your side of the bridge. It is very
important that you leave up one car at the foot of the bridge so that
some of the falling vehicles can crash onto it. (Try getting the Bus or
a Fire Truck to crash on top of the car) Now run back a safe distance
and watch the carnage. I run right up the street and turn around and
watch the fireworks in First Person View. If done correctly the car at
the foot of the bridge should go flying over your head when all of the
vehicles come crashing down)
Credit: Self
Tip: You might want to start this stunt out in a school bus since
it is easier to block the intersection with a bigger
vehicle and they are sometimes hard to by when your waiting
at a blocked intersection.
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5.2 ON THE SUBWAY TRACKS
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Location: Chicago (Grant Park)
Requirements: Invincibility On
Cool Factor: ****
As soon as you start in Take-A-Ride mode make a U-turn and then
immediately turn left into the park. There is a bridge with banisters
on each side and some train tracks underneath. Now that you know where
it is go and get two cops on your tail. Once you have two cops after
you go back to the banisters and line up flush with either side. Now
simply let the cops ram you up and over the railing and hope that you
land on your wheels. Congrats, you just made it onto the tracks. (To
exit back to the road simply go through one of the side openings and
you'll either pop back onto the street or wreck your vehicle. (You'll
get a cool point of view from down here)
Credit: Gabriel Pinzon / Yergin
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5.3 ENDURANCE RACE
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Location: Chicago
Requirements: Yellow and Black Secret Car
Cool Factor: ****
The endurance race is a timed race that goes around all of
Chicago by staying on the outermost freeway. You are allowed to
use the "INVINCIBILITY CHEAT" but you may not use the "IMMUNITY
CHEAT" to compete in the event. The concept is simple, get to the
outer road in Chicago and find a spot that you can use as a
Start/Finish line. Now start your timer and see how quickly you
can pull off a lap. Accidents and cops make for an unpredictable
trip so you will surely get a kick out of trying to survive the
race...and the cops!
(I would recommend not using the "INVINCIBILITY CHEAT" for
realism's sake)
Credit: Unknown
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6. | HIDDEN AREAS AND HARD-TO-REACH PLACES |
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6.1 SECRET FOREST PATH
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Location: Havana
Requirements: None
Cool Factor: ****
Go over to the island where the fort is. As you exit the tunnel and are
on that circular main road keep an eye out for a "Puerto Rican" flag
looking sign on the side of the road. (It is very close to the Ferry
Dock). Right across from the sign is a passageway that cuts through the
forest. It is very well blended in so you wouldn't know it unless you
explored the area. (There is a second, larger passageway close by but
that is not it)
Credit: Self
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6.2 DRIVE ON WATER
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Location: Rio (Any beach)
Requirements: Invincibility On
Cool Factor: ****
With the "Invincibility Cheat" activated you can drive anywhere in the
ocean. You will not be able to drive extremely fast but it is a fun
thing to do and there is plenty to explore. (Cops will follow you here
too, you can send them to their doom by pushing them over the edge)
Credit: Self
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6.3 MONKEY BEACH
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Location: Rio
Requirements: Invincibility On
Cool Factor: ****
Take a ride in Rio and make the first left and follow the coast heading
north. Pass "Copacabana" and keep going along the outermost road. You
will pass the residential island called "Irca" or "Inca" - Keep going.
Now, make the first right after the long stretch of buildings and
you'll find yourself on the road that has bushes on both sides. Look
for the one building with the fence around it (The building is
yellowish and about 3 or 4 stories high) Right after that you will
finally see the beach again. As soon as you see it hit a hard right and
you should see the hidden beach. You have to cross some ocean water to
get there. (It is located in the lower corner of Flamengo Bay where the
two curved roads meet on you in game map) You will see monkeys in the
palm trees on this beach only.
Credit: Self
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6.4 INTO THE MOAT AROUND THE FORT
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Location: Havana (Fort)
Requirements: On foot (don't use car)
Cool Factor: ***
Drive to the Fort on the northeast island of Havana. When you first
enter the Fort you will see a cannon on your right. Right behind that
cannon you'll notice a small gap in the fence. Walk through that gap
and you'll drop down to the lower level. There isn't too much to see
but you can run around and explore the grassy moat a bit. There are
also several invisible walls down here.
Credit: Unknown
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6.5 WALK ON THE BEACH
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Location: Chicago (Gold Coast)
Requirements: On Foot / In Car
Cool Factor: *****
Pull up your in game map and look for the words "GOLD COAST" in the NE
area of the map. Right above the "O" and the "L" you will see a 90-
degree corner. This is where you need to be. (In the corner, not up by
the loops) Once you are there you will see a walled park. Right next to
it there is an invisible gap that will allow you entry into the field.
You can now explore this entire region of the map that otherwise would
not be accessible. If you head north you can walk along the beach of
Lake Michigan. If you head south you can investigate the Navy Pier area
as well. If you feel like you can't walk forwards into an area then
simply try walking backwards. This'll grant you even more access.
Credit: Unknown
*Note: If you go south and you go past the "Causeway", the game will
freeze.
Variation: Use "The Trick" to gain access in the same area so you can
drive around instead of walk.
Credit: Andrew Shin
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6.6 WALK BEHIND THE BARRIER ALONG THE STREET
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Location: Chicago (China Town)
Requirements: None
Cool Factor: ***
Pull up your in game map and look at the southernmost area of the map.
There you will see Chinatown. (It looks like a square block area with
the yellow train tracks going south right next to it) Now drive around
the middle of China Town and look on the side of the buildings for a
black "Parking" sign. (Hint: It says something like "Early Bird
Special" and you should be very near the southern freeway onramp) The
hidden area is right next to the sign by going behind the barrier and
then walking around the lower right portion of the map. You can walk a
long ways north along the freeway. Also across the street from the
black "Parking" sign is another barrier that you can slip through to
explore the lower left portion of your in game map.
Note: If you walk under an onramp you can pop back up through the
descending street. Also if you walk too far away your car will be
gone by the time you return.
Credit: Unknown
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6.7 RING THE DOORBELL
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Location: Vegas (Lakeside - East side of Pond)
Requirements: none
Cool Factor: **
There is a big mansion in the Lakeside area of Vegas. It is the same
mansion where you begin the "Car Bomb" mission I believe. Walk up to
the front door and press triangle in the center and you will hear the
bell ring. (A weird little add in that the Reflection's team threw in
for no apparent reason)
Credit: Unknown
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6.8 PEDESTRIAN MEETING
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Location: Vegas (Lakeside Mansion)
Requirements: None
Cool Factor: ****
The same mansion that has the "Ring the doorbell" secret also has a
garage to your left. (When facing doorbell) Next to the garage is a
switch that will open the door. Once you enter in you will see four
pedestrians sitting around a table. If you get to close to them they
will scatter and disappear so you need to be very careful here. Sneak
up behind one and move slowly until just that one ped runs away. Now
simply press triangle behind the empty chair and you'll be sitting down
with the remaining three peds. (If you go into First Person View you
can look at all of their faces up close).
Credit: Self
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6.9 BEHIND THE RED BARRICADE
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Location: Rio (Dead end road - Final Mission)
Requirements: Invincibility On
Cool Factor: ****
There is a winding dead end road on the north side of the big lake in
Rio. At the very end is a Red and White striped barricade. (It is the
same spot where the last "Undercover" mission ends, just past the
gazebo) There are two ways to get on the other side.
Method #1: Using "THE TRICK".
Credit: Andrew Shin
Method #2: This is by far much more challenging and difficult to do
because you need a high Felony meter and 2 or more cops on
your tail. Play "Survival" in Rio. Choose the one that
starts up north close to the "Centro" area and I would
recommend daylight. Now you have to make it to the barricade
without being flipped upside down by the onslaught of cops.
Once there you need to line up flush with it and let the
cops ram you so that it causes you to fly over the
barricade. (This took me a lot of tries to do and will test
your skills)
Credit: Self
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6.10 WALK AROUND THE MOUNTAIN
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Location: Rio (By the Canyon where you chased the gunman)
Requirements: On foot
Cool Factor: ****
By the entrance to the Canyon you will notice white wooden fences on
both sides of the road. There is a spot where the gap is big enough for
you to fit through on foot. (If you are facing into the Canyon the gap
will be on your right side) Walk along the left side of the mountain
and you will see some rocks blocking your path. Look for the small gap
and force your way through. You can now walk to a completely secluded
area in the back. It seems very secluded and private back here. (They
should have put another secret switch here for the true explorers)
There is also a gap on the left side of the road but it doesn't allow
you to go anywhere secluded.
Credit: Self
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6.11 SECRET CONSTRUCTION AREA
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Location: Vegas
Requirements: None
Cool Factor: ****
This is an "Official Secret Area" meaning when you find it the game
will acknowledge the find.
Pull up your in game map and look for the airport. Drive down towards
the airport and make the last right. (It's that road that wraps back
around to "Tropicana") Now that you are on this road keep looking to
your right until you see a gap between the buildings. You should see
some cones blocking the alley. Drive through there and hit the ramp and
you will go sailing into the secret construction area.
Variation: Get cops to follow into the area and have a little
Destruction Derby fun.
Note: You cannot get up to the Trailer Trucks on the platform nor can
you drive up that wooden ramp either. :(
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7. | GLITCHES |
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7.1 TOP OF THE WORLD
********************
Location: Chicago
Requirements: Must be on foot
Cool Factor: ***
Take a ride to where the rail tracks cross the West River. (If you look
at your in game map it'll be right in the middle where the yellow
railway crosses that river to the left) Now walk backwards into the
little niche on the NE corner of the bridge and you will suddenly find
yourself very high up in the sky. From this vantagepoint you can even
look down onto the passing trains beneath you.
Credit: Unknown
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7.2 RUNNING ON WATER
********************
Location: Rio (starting point)
Requirements: Must be on foot
Cool Factor: *
Exit your car immediately upon Taking A Ride in Rio. Now turn around so
that you are facing the rear of your car. Look over to your left and
you will see some chairs there a little ways behind your car. Walk over
there and look for the chair that is facing the wall. Go behind it and
press UP + Triangle. You will be sent through the wall and find
yourself stuck on the water. You can run around a bit but there is
nothing else to really do here.
Credit: Self
Note: You will need to reset after this glitch because you will be
stuck out there.
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7.3 RIO BUILDINGS VANISH
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Location: Rio (Starting Point)
Requirements: Invincibility On
Cool Factor: *****
Take a Ride in Rio and immediately turn right at the first
intersection. Now drive straight into the ocean. Keep heading out to
sea until you get to the edge of the light blue water and then turn
right. (You should be south of where you started) Head west along this
edge while continuously looking to the right. Eventually, you will see
a brick building above a wall. Now work your way towards the beach but
don't get on it just yet. Keep going west until you see a portion of
the beach that appears to be detached from the main beach by a channel
of water. Drive onto that detached beach and drive on it until it joins
the main beach. (Do not cross that little channel; everything will
disappear. If you do, turn around and go back until the light blue
water reappears.) As soon as beaches join, turn right and head for the
mainland. The game should skip a little and then the buildings should
disappear.
Credit: Howard Ford
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7.4 DISAPPEARING CAR #1
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Location: Chicago
Requirements: Invincibility On
Cool Factor: ****
This glitch occurs when bailing from your car while jumping one of the
many drawbridges around the city. Try to hit the bridge at a 45 degree
angle or slightly steeper and while airborne bail out of your car. You
should see the car land and sink right through the ground leaving only
a black shadow behind. This shadow will remain for a long time and will
slowly drift away. Depending on your timing and point of view you will
sometimes see the car falling from the sky back into the shadow on the
ground. I have even left the area and while going around the block seen
the car fly past me at great speeds only to disappear again. Weird.
(I have also had similar results on occasion while jumping the
pedestrian walkways in Vegas but not at will)
Credit: Unknown
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7.5 DISAPPEARING CAR #2
***********************
Location: Havana (Fort)
Requirements: Invincibility Cheat On
Cool Factor: **
In order to get this glitch to work you need to drive into the Fort on
the small island and go all the way in until you find the courtyard
with the ramps that go up to the second floor. Drive full speed up one
of the ramps and immediately press triangle to bail once airborne. The
car should get stuck either in the floor or the wall and slowly start
to levitate and eventually drift away. The biggest drawback is that you
will need to walk all the way back to civilization in order to find
another ride.
Credit: Self
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7.6 DISAPPEARING VW BUS
***********************
Location: Havana (Secret Car Switch)
Requirements: Orange VW Bus (a.k.a. Kombi Van)
Cool Factor: *
Take a Ride in Havana in the Orange VW Minivan (Not the School Bus) and
head to the Base where the secret car is located. Drive to where the
switch is that opens the gates to allow access to the Base and exit the
vehicle. (For precise directions see the "Secret Cars" section) Now
press Triangle to activate the switch and after the little FMV that
shows the gate opening you will notice that your VW is gone.
Unfortunately you will have to hike it from here to get either the
secret car or head back to the main road for another vehicle.
Credit: Kurt
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7.7 DISAPPEARING SECRET CARS
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Location: Any City (Secret Car Switches)
Requirements: Must be driving the Secret Car
Cool Factor: * (Who wants to lose their secret Car?) :)
Take a Ride in the city of your choice and go get the secret car. Now
that you have the car go back to where the switch was that unlocked the
secret area. (Ticket Both in Chicago, Fence in Rio etc.) Now get out of
your car and press the switch again. After viewing the small cutscene
you will notice that your car is gone. You will need to go get it again
as it is back in the secret location.
Credit: Howard Ford
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7.8 COPS DON'T ENTER THE CARPARK
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Location: Chicago (Carpark)
Requirements: None
Cool Factor: **
When you have the heat on your tail you can duck into the Carpark and
they will very rarely follow you in. Usually they will stay right at
the entrance and just go forwards and backwards. I guess they are
afraid of the indoors. It's cool if you want to taunt them for a while
before taking off again and having them in hot pursuit.
Credit: Self
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7.9 COPS DON'T ENTER THE FORT
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Location: Havana (Fort)
Requirements:
Cool Factor: **
Similar to the previous glitch at the Chicago Carpark, this one takes
place in Havana. Simply get the heat on your tail and make it to the
Fort on the little island. Once you enter the main entrance you will
notice that the cops won't follow you in. (I guess it would have taken
up too much memory) Once in a while a cop might make it through the
entrance so take care of him and continue the taunting.
Credit: Yergin
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7.10 COPS STOP THE CHASE
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Location: Vegas (Train Yard)
Requirements: None but "Invincibility" may be used
Cool Factor: **
Get some heat on your tail and make it to the Train Yard. There is a
short little tunnel that you can drive through which leads you to the
back end of the yard. For some reason cops have a tendency to not make
it through that tunnel. It could be a glitch or simply a lack of A.I.
but you should easily lose them at this point. Sometimes a second cop
will push the lead car through in which case you will still have one
cop car left to deal with.
Credit: Static X and SOD
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7.11 WALK THROUGH CAINE'S WALL
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Location: Chicago (Caine's Compound)
Requirements: On foot
Cool Factor: **
Take a ride to Caine's Compound and go to the garage where you started
the mission called "Caine's Compound". (You will see boxes blocking the
entrance to it) Once inside get out of your car and now walk out of the
garage, and turn 180 degrees so you are facing a cement wall on the
left rear side of the garage. (It is the perimeter wall of the
courtyard behind the garage) You can walk in and out of that wall but
try it in your car and Bam!
Credit: Self
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7.12 DROWNING IN A SEA OF PEOPLE
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Location: Chicago (Wrigley Field)
Requirements: None
Cool Factor: **
Take a ride to Wrigley Field. Press TRIANGLE under the "Tickets" window
on the NW corner and enter the stadium. Now walk up the brown ramp to
the upper level. As soon as you get up there stop and turn around so
that you are facing the ramp, looking down. On the left side of the
ramp is a small invisible gap that will allow you to walk into the
stands. Go too far and you'll see a message stating that you have
drowned.
Credit: Unknown
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7.13 DROWN IN THE TRAIN
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Location: Vegas
Requirements: On Foot
Cool Factor: *
Take a drive to where the Train is parked at the North most point of
your in game map. Once you see the Train exit your car and walk to the
left side of the tunnel where the train is sticking out. Press UP +
TRIANGLE and you will be brought around back of the Train along with a
message stating that you have drowned.
Credit: Unknown
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7.14 FLOATING BARELLS
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Location: Vegas (Train Yard)
Requirements: None
Cool Factor: ***
Take a ride over to the Train Yard where you played the "Beat the
Train" mission. You will notice that there are numerous stacks of
barrels on the hills. If you get a decent amount of speed and hit only
the barrels that are on the side you will notice that the ones on top
will remain there floating alone in the air. Depending on how you hit
the stacks of barrels you might get variable results.
Credit: Static X and SOD
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7.15 HIGH FLYING
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Location: Vegas
Requirements: Invincibility On / Ambulance
Cool Factor: ****
Take a ride in Vegas and find an ambulance. (Check the downtown area to
increase your chances) Now steal the ambulance and make it flip so that
it ends up lying on its side. Now exit the ambulance and then jack any
other car. Now in order for this to work you need to ram your car into
the roof of the ambulance. If done correctly you and the ambulance
should be sent flying high into the air while spinning extremely fast.
Credit: Unknown
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7.16 STRANGE MESSAGE
********************
Location: Any City (Vegas and Rio increase odds)
Requirements: Immunity on (Unlocked in Rio)
Cool Factor: ****
Occasionally while Taking a Ride with the "IMMUNITY CHEAT" on you can
trigger a glitch that will briefly display an onscreen message. This
glitch is triggered by attempting to jack a parked police car. The
onscreen message says: "Quick, switch cars and get out of here." (This
glitch occurs randomly)
Credit: Shockwave420 (A.k.a. Miracleman)
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7.17 CHICAGO MELTDOWN
*********************
Location: Chicago (Drawbridge)
Requirements: Invincibility on
Cool Factor: *****
Take a Ride in Chicago and head north to the Drawbridge. There is a
small "Bridge Operators Booth" on the far side of the bridge (North
Side). Drive up right next to it and pull close to the barrier between
the road and water. Now reverse toward the booth until you hit a small
and invisible dip in the ground. Now position your car so that your
right rear tire rests in this dip. Your car should start to slowly sink
into the ground. As soon as this event begins you must exit your
vehicle and run around to the rear right corner of your car. (Also try
exiting immediately upon parking in the dip) If done correctly and if
you are lucky, you will also sink underground with your car and see the
meltdown take place. Cars will be sinking through the ground above you
and it will appear as though there are cars raining down.
Credit: Gel45er
Alternatively as soon as your car starts to sink exit and run to the
nearest intersection and now you can watch from ground level as
numerous cars start sinking into the road.
Credit: Kurt
(Note: This glitch is probably the most difficult to trigger and these
directions are not necessarily going to trigger it at will. It might
take many attempts to get this one to work)
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7.18 COPS CHASE ABANDONED CAR
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Location: Any City (Tested in Chicago)
Requirements: None but Invincibility on should work too
Cool Factor: ****
Take a Ride and commit a felony to get the cops on your tail. Now lose
the cops while heading towards an area where there are some other cop
cars searching for you. Here is the hard part. Perform the "Spin while
exiting the vehicle move", timing it so that this action occurs
simultaneously with the trigging of the searching cops switching into
pursuit mode. In other words you need to exit the vehicle at the
precise moment when a new set of coppers catch you on their radar. The
result of this glitch is that the cops will still attack your car
except for the fact that you are now on the sidelines watching the
action without being bothered.
Credit: Andrew Shin
Alternately you could also get out of your car in midair as long as
your timing is right. (Obviously this is much more difficult)
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7.19 COPS KILL THEMSELVES
*************************
Location: Vegas (Pedestrian Walkways)
Requirements: None
Cool Factor: ***
Take a Ride in Vegas and get some heat on your tail. Now go to those
pedestrian walkways that span across the intersections in the middle of
the map. If you drive up onto these walkways and position yourself in
the middle you will be able to relax unharmed while the cops keep
destroying themselves by ramming into the walls below. Very rarely will
a cop make it up onto the walkway. If he does then chances are he'll be
so banged up from getting up there that one tap should do him in.
Credit: Static X and SOD
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8. | SECRET VEHICLES |
<<<==-==-==-==-==-==>>>
Undoubtedly almost everyone already knows where these cars are located
but if for some reason you are that one remaining person who doesn't
know, then this section is for you.
Note: Each city contains only one Secret Car, which must be unlocked by
triggering a switch that shows a cutscene of a secret area being
unlocked.
|\/|\/|\/|\|
CHICAGO CAR: In order to get this Black and Yellow Sports car you need
|\/|\/|\/|\| to Take A Ride over to Wrigley field. (It is located in
the upper left area of your in game map) In the NW corner
of Wrigley field you will see a big sign that says:
"Tickets" (There's a pop corn cart right next to it) Walk
to the middle of the sign and press Triangle. You will
then see a cutscene of a fence opening. Now hop back into
your car and drive around Wrigley Field to the open fence
that will allow you access onto the baseball field. Once
you are on the field exit your car and walk up the wooden
ramp to the upper level. Now simply follow the path until
you get down into the basement where the Car is waiting.
(The next cutscene will show you the way back out)
Congrats, you just got the first secret car. (Don't forget
to "Save Settings")
|\/|\|/|\/|
HAVANA CAR: When you pull up your in game map and you look at the Left
|\/|\|/|\/| most portion of you map you will see a tunnel and a curvy
road that appears to be a dead end. (It is as far West as
you can go) Drive through the orange cones and follow this
road to a secret base that is completely fenced off. The
switch that you need to trigger by pressing Triangle is
located to the right of the main gate and is almost hidden
by a group of trees. (It is a black switch box on a thin
black pole) Once you hit the switch you will be treated to
a cutscene showing the gate opening. Now drive in through
the main gate and follow the road which will now lead you
down into the underground base. Once you get down into the
main room head left, then right and you will come upon a
doorway on your left that leads you even lower. Follow this
all the way down and you will eventually enter a big room
with the secret car sitting there on a raised platform. At
the far end of the room is a switch where you must press
TRIANGLE. The platform will then lower and you can enter
the car. Once inside the platform will bring you back up to
the main courtyard of the base. Congrats, you got the
second car. (Don't forget to "Save Settings")
Alternate Method: Instead of driving down into the base
simple drive to the rear of the courtyard and you will see
a hole in the ground. Walk backwards into the hole and you
will fall into the room with the car. Hit the switch and
off you go.
Credit: DRIVER2GP / Yergin
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VEGAS CAR: Take a ride towards the airport and you will notice on your
|\/|\/|\/| in game map that there are two roads that lead in to it. In
between these roads you will find a locked wooden fence on
your left and right next door another wooden fence which is
open. (They look kind of like barnyard fences) Enter the
opened fence and press Triangle on the switch to your left.
The cutscene will show you the locked fence opening. Go into
that newly opened area and you will find the secret Lowrider
Pickup in the back of a building there. (Save settings)
|\/||\/|
RIO CAR: Pull up your in game map and look at the road on the Northern
|\/||\/| most side. You will see a hump in the road that looks a little
like this: ___/ \____ When you arrive at this hump you will
see a building next to a fancy looking gate. To the right of
this gate you will find a black switch (On the roadside) that
will trigger the cutscene once you press TRIANGLE. Go inside
the area that was shown during the cutscene and head as far
right as you can and you will find the secret Semi Truck
hidden behind a building. (Save settings)
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9. | JUMPING GROUNDS |
<<<==-==-==-==-==-==>>>
This section was made to indicate the best places in each city where
you can get air by hitting jumps, bumps and ramps. Mind you this is by
no means a listing of every possible spot but it does cover the major
ones in each city.
=-=--=-=
CHICAGO:
=-=--=-=
-Any Drawbridge is a good jumping platform while it is opening. (It is
also a great way to lose the cops)
-The NW portion of the outermost highway has a nice little hump in the
road for a jump.
-Some of the highway on ramps will give you a little air.
=-=-=-=
HAVANA:
=-=-=-=
-Pull up your in game map. At the top of the map look between the words
"Verdado" and "Malecin". You will see a tiny little red square
surrounded by a green border. This is the Mondo Jump. The building is
a hotel with a black rock-thing attached to the front of it. There is
a ramp with a road that leads up the side and onto the roof, around
the roof and back down. (Thanks to Shockwave420 and Andrew Shin)
-Alternatively if you go up this ramp as fast as possible and then turn
right at the top towards the road below you can go over the edge and
land on the cars below. (Credit: Static X and SOD)
-The innermost courtyard of the Fort on the NE island has two big
ramps that you can jump. You can also jump onto the little house from
above by cutting through the gap in the fence.
-The little park from where you started the "Hijack The Truck" mission
has several grassy mounds for you to jump.
-The Ferry has a little ramp right in front of it that can give you
nice air. (Press Up + Triangle in midair to land on the ferry while
your car goes into the sea.
-The entrance of the tunnel that leads to the island with the Fort on
it has a great jump. Simply go around the entrance towards the water
and then turn around and hit the back of the tunnel opening for a nice
jump. (There is a statue on top)
=-==-=
VEGAS:
=-==-=
-The first jump that comes to mind is the one over any of the
pedestrian walkways that are found along the main Strip. With the
"INVINCIBILITY CHEAT" you can have some good fun here.
-Using the pedestrian walkways as mentioned above get some cops to
chase you and then drive up the walkway just far enough so that your
car stays up there without having to press the gas or brake. Now
simply keep looking in reverse so that you can see when a cop will
smash into you from behind. At the last second release the reverse
look and enjoy the flight. (If you have the cops on "Hard" and
Invincibility on then you will catch some serious hang time.
-The area by the Train Yard has several little hills and dirt mounds
for jumping around.
-Also in the Train Yard go to either end of the train tracks and turn
around. Now drive full speed on the tracks and slam into the parked
train. You will do a 180 in mid air from the collision. Note: If a cop
is following you while this happens you will inflict major damage on
him. >> Credit: Static X and SOD
-The highway onramp near the ghost town has a great hump in the road
which can give you some hang time.
-The entrance to the "Secret Construction Area" is a good jump and
inside the area are a few more dirt mounds and ramps to play around
with.
=--=
RIO:
=--=
-There is a cool little hump in the southern most road along the beach
that will give you a decent little jump. (There is water going
underneath it but unfortunately you cannot pass through)
-That same little hump in the road as mentioned above has a channel of
water going underneath it. If you have your "INVINCIBILITY CHEAT"
activated and drive from the ocean to the bridge and try going
underneath, you will hit an invisible barrier that will send you into
the air about 5 feet.
-The incline that begins the highway on the SW corner of your in game
map is a good place to get a little elevated.
-In the NE area of your in game map you can find a grassy area with
several mounds there for very nice grass covered jumps (It is close to
"Centro" and has those white coliseum like pillars)
==-==-==
SURVIVAL
==-==-==
If you still have a craving for some serious flying around then you
should play the side game called "Survival". Turn your "INVINCIBILITY
CHEAT" on and set the cops difficulty on "Hard". The cops will be
relentless in attacking you and rather than taking damage you will
bounce all over the place from the impact received. This is extremely
challenging and you can get incredible amounts of air. Try getting to a
predetermined location from your starting point and see if you make it.
<<<==-=--=-==>>>
10. | CREDITS |
<<<==-=--=-==>>>
Thank you CJAYC for Gamefaqs.com
Thank you Neoseeker.com for a great place to host my work.
Thank you Sony for the Playstation and PS2 console.
Thank you Reflections and Infogames for one hell of a terrific game.
,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,
| PEOPLE THAT DESERVE MUCH CREDIT: |
'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'
Yergin - A true Driver 2 master, FAQ writer and all around
^^^^^^ good guy. :)
You can check out his Driver 2 FAQ/Walkthrough by
copying and pasting the following link into your
browser.
>>>>
Http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/file/driver_2_e.txt <<<<
Andrew Shin - For discovering "The Trick" which is probably the
^^^^^^^^^^^ single biggest discovery in this game. Great job!
Also thanks for your input on several other
Glitches and Jumps contained throughout this
document.
Gabriel Pinzon - For discovering many interesting and fascinating
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ things in this game and also writing a complete
FAQ/Walkthrough in Spanish.
Driver2GP - For the alternate method in getting to the Secret
^^^^^^^^^ Car in Havana.
Also Driver2GP has put together a very nice website
for Driver 2. Here is a link that you can copy and
paste into your browser.
>>>>>>>>
http://www.driver2gp.cjb.net/ <<<<<<<<
Howard Ford - For the "Rio Buildings Vanish" Glitch as well as the
^^^^^^^^^^^ "Disappearing Secret Vehicles" Glitch in Section 8.
Static X and SOD - For the "Floating Barrels" Glitch as well as the
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ "Cops Stop Chase" and "Cops Kill Themselves"
Glitches. Also thanks for the 180 Degree Jump and
Mondo Variation Jump found in section 9.
Shockwave420 - For the "Strange Message" Glitch and the Mondo jump
^^^^^^^^^^^^ in Havana found in Section 9.
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GEL45er - For the "Chicago Meltdown" Glitch directions.
^^^^^^^
Kurt - For an Alternative "Chicago Meltdown" Point of View
^^^^ as well as the "Disappearing VW Bus" Glitch.
Unknown - Ah yes. Can't forget about them! (If you are one of
^^^^^^^ these people and you have definitive proof then I
will gladly credit you)
And last but not least, Thanks to (Your Name Here) for reading this
FAQ. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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11. | CLOSING THOUGHTS |
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Well I hope you had some fun trying out some of the different Secrets,
Tricks, Jumps, Glitches etc. found within this FAQ. Driver 2 is
definitely a game with much to do and explore. For more discussion on
this game you can always try visiting the message boards over at
Gamefaqs.com or Neoseeker.com where the Driver 2 community still
thrives and posts regularly. Also make sure you keep your eyes open for
Driver 3 which will hit store shelves in the Fall of 2003. It will be
available on all major platforms and looks to be quite promising. Until
then take care.
For other works by me simply click on my user name on the page where
this FAQ is listed.
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