Your co-driver isn't just for flavor. He is your GPS, your warning system, and your confidence meter. Misinterpret one note, and you'll barrel roll into a tree. The most common confusion for new players is the number system. In most rally games (and real life), the number indicates the severity of the corner, NOT the gear you should take it in.
If you have ever flown off a cliff in New Zealand because you thought "Right 4" meant flat out, or plowed into a tree in Spain because a "Square Left" caught you by surprise—welcome to the club. dirt rally 2.0 pace notes pdf
[ CO-DRIVER ABBREVIATIONS ] "J" = Jump "HC" = Hairpin (usually Left or Right) "K" = Kink (almost flat) "NS" = Not Straighline-able [ QUICK ACTION GUIDE ] Hear "Square Left" -> Downshift to 2nd gear Hear "Right 4 Tightens" -> Brake for a Right 3 Hear "Left 5 Over Crest" -> Lift throttle, aim center Hear "Don't Cut" -> Stay 1 meter from inside curb The PDF above is for default settings. But here is the secret the top 1% of players know: Your co-driver isn't just for flavor