Road Test, Performing

NOTE: The following checks depend on the vehicle equipment level and the available testing possibilities (city or rural).

-- Take a test drive and assess the following areas:

Engine: Output, stalling, closed throttle position switch, acceleration, starting behavior (and again warm after the test drive), engine noise
Clutch: Starting, pedal force, smell, declutching noise
Manual transmission: Ease of movement, selector lever adjustment, transmission noise
Automatic Transmission: Selector lever position, shift lock / key lock, transmission noise, kick down, shift behavior, instrument cluster display
Foot and parking brake: Function, free play and effectiveness, pulling to one side, response characteristics (brake delay), rubbing, squealing
ABS functionality: When braking with activated ABS, the brake pedal must pulse noticeably.
Steering: Function, steering play, steering wheel in center position when driving straight, straight-line driving performance (steering askew)
Imbalance: Wheels, Driveshafts
Wheel bearings: Noise
Engine: Hot start function
Check the horn
Hybrid vehicles: Check the electrical operational readiness by pressing the EV button, charging function in thrust phases