Are You Ready for Your First Car?

AUTO

By: Ian Fortey

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Your first car is a big deal in life. A lot is going on when it comes to a vehicle that people take for granted. First, there's the financial responsibility you need to worry about. You've got the initial cost of a car, plus the insurance. Then you need to gas up regularly, not to mention regular maintenance and those random emergencies. You never know when you might get a flat! But even before the costs, there's the whole process of learning to drive, understanding the laws, and just being comfortable behind the wheel. You see how crazy the roads can be out there; you don't want any part of that until you're ready, right?

What it means to be ready for a car is different from person to person. You need to be comfortable with every aspect of driving and car ownership. You need to know you can drive offensively in a pinch or defensively as well. You need to be able to read those gauges and lights on your dash and know when it's time to hit up the garage. You need to be a driver in every sense of the word. So are you ready? Shift into gear, and let's take the quiz!

How confident are you that you know all the rules of the road?

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You're driving down the highway at night and you blow a tire! Your phone is dead, so you're on your own. Can you change your tire?

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Have you taken a driver's ed. class?

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How much time have you actually spent behind the wheel of a car?

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Have you done any driving on snow or ice?

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Who taught you how to drive?

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Do you have a steady pay check?

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Can you afford a car right now?

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Can you resist the urge to text and drive?

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Does the idea of driving on the highway make you nervous?

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Have you compared insurance companies?

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Do you know the difference between regular and premium gas?

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Are you going to be covering all the auto expenses yourself or will you have help?

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Do you know what car you want to get?

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Say you're out shopping for a new car. How far down your list of priorities is gas mileage?

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Does the car have to be new or are you OK with used?

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Are you willing to drive an ugly car?

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Does brand reputation mean anything to you?

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Do you feel confident when you're behind the wheel?

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Practice makes perfect, so how long have you had your driver's license?

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Would you ever let a friend borrow your car?

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Do you do a lot of extracurricular activities?

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Once you were old enough to drive, did you jump on getting a license right away or did you wait?

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Do you feel like you're a responsible person?

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Why do you want a car anyway?

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What is the single most important thing to consider about getting a car?

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Do you care what other people think of you?

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When it comes to financial responsibilities, are you paying all your bills on time every month?

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What is your dream car?

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Let's say you open your door in a parking lot and hit the car next to you, leaving a dent. What do you do?

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