Breaking techniques The art of breaking is a crucial component for finding success. The trick is to utilize both the regular and handbrake buttons in the right situations. General breaking This is your run of the mill generic breaking button. If you want to slow down the action, just hit this button to come to a gradual slowdown. The longer you hold it, the more abrupt the stop. Advanced breaking and drifting requires the use of the handbrake button. Handbraking is used as a stabilizer while traveling at high velocities. Even though it is not nearly as effective as a complete breaking measure, it will definitely allow you to, one, take corners more efficiently by pushing the user into drift mode, and two, will give you a quick slowdown in a pinch. To stop quicker, use the handbrake button and the regular break button.