Tell Us How You Drive and We'll Guess What Kind of Car Would Be Best For You To Race!

By: Mark Lichtenstein
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Tell Us How You Drive and We'll Guess What Kind of Car Would Be Best For You To Race!
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About This Quiz

When you roar down the road of life, how do you do it? Are you among the most cautious of careful drivers, or do you believe in keeping the gas pedal on the floor? Your driving habits will tell us what kind of cars you should start racing. Are you cut out for NASCAR, or is there another kind of car out there that would pacify your need for speed? 

Does it make you angry when people fail to signal in front of you, or do let it roll off your back and pretend not to notice? The way you handle yourself behind the wheel says a lot about your personality, and it says what race car matches your driving personality. You might be able to handle something with a little more speed, or you might enjoy the nostalgia of an old roadster. Once we figure out what kind of king or queen of the road you are, we'll share our best match with you. 

Whether it's chowing down, checking your texts (illegally), or simply yelling at the other drivers, the things you do behind the wheel will tell us how fast you can handle life. Let's get on the road!

What do you do before getting into your car?
A four point check
A walk around check and I look for scratches, too.
I check tire pressure and for damage.
Nothing

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How do you start your car?
I run up to it from the passenger side, slide across the hood, and jump into the driver's seat through the window, then jam my key in and start the car.
I climb in, buckle up, and push the start button.
I get in, enjoy the smell of the leather, run my hands over the wheel, and turn the key.
I slam the door, crank up the tunes, and jab the start button.

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What do you do before putting the car into drive?
I check that the mirrors are set up.
I set the radio and pair my phone.
I adjust my seat.
Nothing

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Do you use the parking brake?
Of course, but mostly for steering
Yes, but mostly to stop quickly along with the brakes
Yes
Sometimes, but I usually rely on the park setting.

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What do you keep in the glovebox?
Driving gloves, what else?
Nothing
A map and compass
Lunch

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Where do you do most of your driving?
In the suburbs
In the city
In the countryside
On unpaved roads

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Where do you dream of driving?
Spa
Ascari
London
Red Bull Global Rallycross

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What kind of transmission do you prefer?
Manual
Dual Clutch
I don't mind.
Automatic

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How do you steer around a corner?
I let the back kick out a little.
I carve it like a knife.
I put down the power as I come out of the turn.
I put in power during the whole turn.

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How do you accelerate from a standstill?
As quickly as I can.
I launch.
Gently, I don't want to hurt the gearbox or motor.
I put my foot down and let traction control do the rest.

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How do you brake if no one is around?
Abruptly
With style
Gently, I don't want to hurt the brakes.
The ABS decides for me

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How do you brake in traffic?
Authoritatively
By pumping the brakes
Gently
However I like.

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How do you brake on the highway?
Abruptly
Deliberately
Gently
My car's ABS decides for me.

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What is your favorite kind of road for a pleasure drive?
A twisting mountain road
A flat, desert road
An English country road
A logging trail

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How do you steer in the rain?
Smoothly
Carefully
Very slowly
Any way I like

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How do you steer in cold weather?
Violently
Gently
Smoothly
Normally

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How do you brake in the rain?
I try to coast as much as I can.
I brake hard.
I brake gently.
I brake and turn.

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How do you brake in cold weather?
Carefully
Hard
Gently
Normally

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How much air do you like in your tires?
Enough
I like it bulging.
I fill them up every once in a while.
I like it just slightly soft.

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Do you prefer a blind spot alert system?
No, I prefer windows.
Sure, I love a good bit of tech aid.
If it's a big car, of course.
I'm only alive because of it.

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How important is visibility to you?
Fairly important
It's the most important thing.
It's very important.
It's not that important.

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Do you use lots of power when you drive?
I use most of it.
I use it all.
I use what I need, no more.
The only things holding me back are the limits and my need at the time.

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Which drivetrain dynamic do you prefer?
RWD
FWD
4 WD
AWD

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Do you use all the driver's aids?
No, none
I use the traction control, and that's all.
I use them, but only because I can't switch them off.
I use them all.

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Do you use the infotainment system?
The only sound I care about is the engine.
No, it's a distraction.
Only for music
I use all its features.

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Do you parallel park or let the car do it for you (if it can)?
I always do it manually, but I'll use the camera.
I prefer to do it manually, without the aid of cameras.
If I'm tired, I'll let the car do it.
I'll always let the computer do it.

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Would you like a self-driving car?
For work? Sure.
Only for work, but not anything else.
No way.
I'm ambivalent. Let's see how good the tech is when it comes out.

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Which kind of motorsport do you like best?
Indycar
Formula 1
I don't like motorsport.
Rallycross

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Do you drive for pleasure, or just for work?
Entirely for work
Mostly for work
About half pleasure, half work
All pleasure

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Do you take care with your driving style when you have passengers with you?
I use a controlled style, with smooth shifts and soft braking.
No! Pfft!
I make gentle turns and smooth acceleration and braking.
I try not to brake too hard.

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