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Don't use Smart Steering if you want to go off the course or use Ultra Mini Turbo in Mario Kart World. Learn the uses of Smart Steering and how to turn it off here!

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Smart Steering Uses

You Cannot Go Out of Bounds

Smart Steering prevents you from going outside the course, which can help you at the start of the game. However, you should turn it off as you play more to make it easier to take shortcuts.

The Sensor Behind Your Kart Shows That Smart Steering is Active

Mario Kart World - Smart Steering Sensor

When Smart Steering is working, a sensor at the back of your Kart will light up,

You Cannot Do Ultra Mini Turbo

If Smart Steering is turned on, you cannot do an Ultra Mini Turbo, so if you want to go faster, you should turn the setting off.

How to Turn Off Smart Steering

You Can Change it in the Controller Settings

Mario Kart World - Controller Settings

If you want to turn off Smart Steering, you can disable it in the controller settings. You can open the controller settings when you are picking a Kart or during a race.

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Kart Selection
Mario Kart World -Nintendo Switch X Button Button
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Mario Kart World -Nintendo Switch Plus Button Button → Mario Kart World -Nintendo Switch X Button Button

Smart Steering is Turned On by Default

Smart Steering is enabled by default, so if you are more comfortable with the setting off, make sure to go to the controller settings and disable it.

You Cannot Use Smart Steering in Time Attack

Smart Steering cannot be used in Time Attack mode, so you must get used to driving with the setting off if you want to record faster laps.

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