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Volkswagen Test driving checklist




Test driving checklist Visibility Can you see the end of the bonnet and boot? Does any part of the car block your vision? Can you easily see all the mirrors? Safety features Check for manual or automatic seat belts, air bags, anti-lock brakes, and child safety locks. Steering-wheel placement Are you comfortable behind the wheel? Is it easy to adjust the steering-wheel, the seat and mirrors? Entry/exit Is it easy to get in and out of the car from each position? Seating Does each passenger have plenty of head and leg room? Check rear seats, too. Fasten the safety belt in each position. Each belt should *t snugly across the hips; shoulder harnesses should ride comfortably across the shoulder. Instrument panel/controls While driving, can you quickly and easily check the speedometer and fuel gauge? Try the windshield wipers, lights, turn signals and other functions to s ee how easy they are to operate. Check the climate controls. Boot Is there enough space in the boot or cargo area? Is it easy to get to the spare tyre? Engine Does it accelerate smoothly? Does it have enough "passing power?" Slow down and speed up a few times to check out the responsiveness of the engine. Does the engine idle smoothly, or does it appear to race? Take the car out to a stretch of empty road, accelerate to about 60 km/hr and make an emergency stop. Does the car stop in a straight line without pulling to one side? Transmission If the car has an automatic transmission, does it shift smoothly between speeds, without jolting? If it is a manual, check the feel of the clutch, and the ease of shifting gears. Ride Is the ride smooth? Does it o*er responsive handling that makes you feel comfortable in all road conditions? Parking Does your car maneuver easily into a parking space? Does the steering wheel turn easily? Parallel park the car. Does any part of the car obstruct your view? Braking Steering/handling When your grip i ...
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