Test Drive Checklist
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- Before a Test Drive
- Walk around the car.
- Inspect car's lines, quality of assembly, body panel alignment, paint and door handles.
- Check if the doors, trunk, and hood are easy to operate.
- Check if the windows are UV-protected.
- Check for any special features.
- Try it on for size, get in and out, get comfortable.
- Adjust the seats
- Check if the car interior is well-lighted.
- Try the accessories before going on the test drive.
- Make sure the controls are easy to reach and operate.
- Open and close the tailgate/trunk.
- Ask yourself if you would be comfortable driving it every day.
- Let the salesperson give the pitch before hitting the road.
- A Test Drive
- Drive the exact model of car you're interested in buying.
- Choose your own route.
- Drive on a number of different road surfaces: winding roads, city streets, hills and freeways.
- Test the power in real-world situations: highway merging, passing, city driving.
- Try driving with the air conditioner on to see if it results in too much power drain.
- Transmission
- Check out steering responsiveness.
- Practice long turns and short turns, sudden swerves and smooth transitions.
- Use the breaks: brake softly, then aggressively to test the car's reaction to sudden braking.
- Listen for excessive engine, interior, road and wind noise
- See how comfortable you are in the driver seat.
- Parallel park the car to check for blind spots or any difficulty identifying the corners of the car.
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Who it's for
This Test Drive Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Test Drive essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Test Drive structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Test Drive Checklist
- Save Test Drive Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Test Drive (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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