Use the map, Luke. There's no telling what sort of
predicament you'll get yourself into if you don't get
accustomed to glancing at the map all the time. Map the handbrake to a very convenient joystick button
and acquire enough skill to use it for all your sharp
cornering needs. The VW New Beetle RSi is a very adept automobile great
through the turns and surprisingly powerful on the straights.
You'll have to unlock it, but the game allows you to do so
early in the proceedings. Use a manual tranny rather than the automatic, and turn the
rear-view mirror to On.