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Do some Motor Vehicles FREE ESTIMATES “A test drive shouldn’t be just a joyride,” research on the automaker’s website if you Do you have questions about general driving says Joe Wiesenfelder, executive editor at related requirements like registration and Cars.com, who test drives more than 150 insurance? Are you unclear about laws and cars each year. “This is your chance to size restrictions related to driving? The California up the car when it’s stationary, and to drive Department of Motor Vehicles has answers. it like you plan to every day and make sure Save Time. Go Online at www.DMV.ca.gov. it’s the right car for you.” Q: My car has a rear-view camera and When test driving a used car: I was wondering if I took a driving test * Check for any unusual or bad smells, at the DMV, after the initial looking back sounds and sights. on both sides for incoming cars, can I use * Write down anything that seems damaged my rear-view camera to back up? or suspicious; refer to this before you make A: During this portion of the drive test, that big purchase. know what kind of car you want, as well as drivers are evaluated on how effectively they * Bring a second person along to act as a on unbiased third party sites like Cars.com. use their mirrors and if they turn to look over second set of eyes and ears. * If you are not allowed to test drive the their shoulders while backing up. For more * Bring the car to a trained mechanic to vehicle, walk away and consider a different information on the drive test criteria, please inspect the vehicle, detect overlooked faults seller. visit http://www.DMV.ca.gov/dl/dl_dt.htm and predict future maintenance costs. If “Really drive it,” says Wiesenfelder. “Take Q: The high-mount brake light went out the seller doesn’t allow you to take it to a it to common places you drive. Will it fit in on my car. My friend told me the high- mechanic, walk away. your garage or parking spot? Are you willing mount brake lights are just an option, For both new and used vehicle test drives: to drive this car to work every day? Can and it does not matter if it works. Can Joaquin Hernandez, Owner * Explore the car fully before you drive; you maneuver it in tight quarters with ease? I be cited for my high-mount brakes not Cell: 310-972-0233 you can’t concentrate on everything at once. These are all questions to answer before and working? 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