Making sure you get the most out of your test drive

There is a ton of information you can get online when buying a new car. You can read reviews, check specs, review owner forums and have a look at various buying guides and lists. That said, if you truly want to know if a given vehicle is right for you, there is really only one way, the test drive.

That’s when you finally get the chance to get behind the wheel of a given model and see how it feels to drive it. This is especially important given that you will be driving the vehicle on a daily basis, and you need to know if it meets your needs.

Here are a few ways to make sure you get the most out of your test drive.

Firstly, ensure that you are comfortable behind the wheel. In order to do so, make sure your seat is perfectly adjusted, and you have adjusted your mirrors and steering wheel as well. By doing so, you will be comfortable behind the wheel and you will be in a better position to make sure you can focus on overall comfort, how the vehicle drives, how well you see out the vehicle and how it brakes and accelerates.

Also, remember to have everything regarding the infotainment system explained to you in advance, as well as where the controls for features such as the wipers and the various safety technologies are located before you hit the road.

Thanks to Kentville Nissan for their help with this article.