There's more to a test drive than just puttering around the neighborhood with your salesperson. Here are the tactics to follow, to make the most of your drive.

If you are shopping for a new or used car, USA TODAY Cars offers these tips to make the most of your test drive. First, said Matt Smith, head of Consumer Insights for car shopping site CarGurus, ...

To get the most out of a test drive, treat it as a thorough evaluation rather than a quick spin. Plan a route covering highway speeds, city traffic, and rough surfaces to test handling. Adjust ...

A long, thorough test drive can be the difference between car ownership bliss or constant headaches, according to recent research from Autotrader. While most buyers agree that the test drive is one of ...

New-car test drives are like fine dining but with higher stakes. Fewer steaks, too. In both cases, the experience is heightened when you know what to look for as everything comes together. That’s ...