In Test Drive 5, users race through traffic in high-intensity police chases across exotic locations all over the world, such as Moscow, Russia; Honolulu, Hawaii; Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina; Tokyo, Japan; Edinburgh, Scotland; Sydney, Australia; Munich, Germany and more. Most of the game's 18 courses are reversible, producing a total of 31 unique driving experiences. A drag racing option is available to users as well. Players also have the ability to play as the police and race after speeding cars.