Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing: User's Guide

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Dragster Race! Game
The Dragster Race! game is a typing race based on speed. You are the driver of a car, and racing
against a computer opponent. Your opponent’s car travels at a fixed speed (set in “Preferences”
under “Target Typing Speed”). The faster you type, the faster your car goes.
The game begins with both cars at the starting line. The race starts when you press any key. At the
end of the race, an onscreen message will tell you whether or not you have won.
This screen includes the following:
• The user’s speed, in WPM, is calculated continuously during the race so it can be used as a
speedometer. The calculations take into account the entire race. When the race is finished,
this number represents the user’s typing speed for the entire race, not just near the end.
• The Goal is the opponent’s speed in WPM, which you can set in the “Preferences” section.
This value is fixed for the duration of the race.
• The roadway with the two cars shows the progress of the race. If you make a typing error,
your car will occasionally backfire.
• The text area shows the text that you must type. Errors are noted with a small “^” under
the incorrect word, and the current position is shown with a solid cursor.
• Select the Pause button to pause the game.
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