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G. Drive Test

Drive the car on hills, highways and in stop-and-go traffic.
Start the engine and press down the brake.
Listen for noises, which could indicate engine problems.
Put the car in neutral and rev the engine: check for smoke from rear exhaust
Punch the gas pedal: does engine respond without hesitations then turn to normal?
Check the lights on the control panels: be sure they all work.
Does automatic transmission shift smoothly?
Manual transmission should shift smoothly between gears without grinding.
Clutch should engage and disengage smoothly without grabbing.
Drive in reverse.
Does car pull or vibrate when driving on a flat, smooth road?
Do the brakes grab evenly and does the car slow down in a straight line?
Drive at 50 km per hour and listen for any unusual noises.
Accelerate to 70 km per hour, does the front end shake or vibrate?
Drive quickly over a rough road and listen for any loud squeaks or rattles.
Does the car bounce or bang over small bumps?
Check the temperature gauge to see if it shows a high reading.
Accelerate hard on an empty road, does the car respond immediately?
Try it again.
Accelerate on a hill, does the car respond immediately?
Cut off the engine. The restart the engine: does it restart easily?
Check for leaks under the hood and beneath the car.
Check the tailpipe. Are here any black, sooty oil deposits?
Does the odometer mileage seem to match the physical condition of the car?
Check odometer for scratches, misaligned digits, digits that stick.

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