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5 Essential Tips to Increase Your Driver Rating in Gran Turismo 7

Sammysnake Racing

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Struggling to rank up in Gran Turismo 7? Want cleaner, faster lobbies and better online races? In this video, I break down the Driver Rating (DR) system in GT7 and share 5 essential tips that will help you climb the ranks—no matter where you're starting from.

Whether you're aiming to move from C to B, or looking to break into the A+ lobbies, this guide is packed with practical advice to help you level up. Learn how Safety Rating (SR) affects DR, how to approach qualifying, race strategy, consistency, and more!

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20 Comments

@URFG_1387 8 months ago

I can't believe I never knew about the ghost resetting position for every sector. This is a massive help for learning from the top times!

@Nils.Dabeck 10 months ago

"Don't react to dirty drivers" is a good tip, although I'd like to modify that a little. I'd rather say, "Don't stoop to their level". What I mean by that is, stay on thier tail, put so much pressure on them, that they'll inevitably make mistakes, shunt themselves off and you can get ahead with a clean vest. Worked pretty well for me so far in D-rated lobbies.

@JacObi-Wan-KenObi 10 months ago

We were on the topic of avoiding morons on the track in your last Monday stream. Nice to see that you made a tutorial about it.

@Riverazofficial 3 months ago

Dude you helped me so much with the ghost advice !!! Liked and subbed !!!

@SayWhen03 10 months ago

Thanks S.Snake, gold. Mental state, knowing your strengths, race craft letting the stronger player pull you ahead and avoid weak combos.

@ricosaintracing 1 month ago

Man thanks for the information!!!

@MalaJios 10 months ago

That's perfectly true. There's no arguing with that. However, I think that in a lower category like B or C, it's better to start from the back of the grid. Since I know I'm fast, I can avoid that mess at the first corner where everyone wants to win the race, no matter how much it hurts others. Personally, starting from pole position at the Red Bull Ring, I got six hits at the first corner. I suspect that in A or A+, such behavior doesn't happen, so qualifying time and starting position are more important. Thanks for another great and informative video, as always, which helps me develop.

@FMJ777 3 months ago

On the wAy up ⬆️, great tips 👌

@TUFFOLDMAN 10 months ago

Thanks Sammy, really agree with the know your limits and use slipstream. The guys in front are insanely fast and this is an awesome piece of advice. Love your work pal. ❤

@g.r.4372 10 months ago

My Gran Turismo AND fitness inspiration. 💪🏻

@ZEE-GTR 10 months ago

Great tips there Sammy, solid vid matey!!! I agree with your point of letting faster drivers pass and following them to improve your racing line as much as possible. Keep it up, cya in da snakepit!!! 😎👍