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How to Choose the Right Vehicle


Road Test Scoresheet

Use your present vehicle to establish a base score. you go to test drive a car print this road test scoresheet and take it with you to evaluate the vehicle. Give a score out of ten in each of the categories shown (10 is the best score, 1 is the lowest).

For Example: Dual airbags score 10 — single airbag scores 5.
Four wheel ABS scores 10 - rear wheel ABS scores 5.
Traveling seatbelts or belts attached to doors should get a lower score than properly located shoulder belts with height adjustment.

Vehicle:
CategoryScore/10
Ergonomics
Driving Position
Major Controls
Instruments
Visibility
Climate Control
Response
Steering
Brakes
Handling
Performance
Engine
Acceleration
Transmission
Fuel Economy
Safety
Airbag (driver & passenger)
ABS
Belts
Space
Interior
Cargo Area
Finish
Interior
Exterior
N/V/H
Noise, Vibration, Harshness

Total/200

Source: How to Choose Your Next Vehicle, prepared by editors of Carguide Magazine






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