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Test Drive Routes
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by PAL Staff
Test driving your dream car can be fun. But don't get too excited and make sure you follow all traffic laws. The cops probably won't let you off a speeding ticket just because you're test driving. :-)
Test for Stop-n-Go
Besides going through residential areas, driving down El Camino Real can give your future new car a pretty good work-out. Find a parking lot with speed bumps to check out the suspension.
Test for Handling
Skyline Blvd between Page Mill Road and Hwy 9 has a lot of twists and turns, yet relatively flat, which makes it an ideal place to test the handling of the vehicle without the interruption of traffic lights.
Test for Power
A great road to make sure your future new car has enough power is Page Mill Road. Driving West, the subject vehicle will receive a good work-out between Interstate 280 and Skyline Blvd.
Test for Speed
Interstate 280 North of Palo Alto generally has lighter traffic than Hwy 101. This will be your chance to check acceleration, vibration, and cabin noise level. Please don't challenge the top speed specification in the brochure! :-)
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Dealers
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by PAL Staff
Stanford European is an authorized Lamborghini dealer. If you're not into Lamborghini, they also carry many pre-owned luxury cars such as Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, and Volvo. Stanford European is located on 3045 Park Boulevard in Palo Alto. Call (650) 324-4488.
Carlsen Volvo is located on 4190 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. Call (650) 493-1515.
Stanford Lincoln Mercury is located on 444 El Camino Real in Menlo Park. Call (800) 704-9321.
Stanford Nissan is located on 3001 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. Call (650) 493-0363.
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How does an Airbag Work?
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by PAL Staff
Most of us know what an airbag is and what does it do. Do you know how it works? Check out HowStuffWorks.com's Question of the Day "How does an airbag work?" to find out. 
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How Horsepower Works
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by Marshall Brain, How Stuff Works
If you are alive and breathing in the world today, you have heard about horsepower. Just about every car ad on TV mentions it, people talking about their cars bandy the word about, and even your lawn mower has a big sticker on it to tell you its horsepower rating. But what is horsepower, and what does it mean? Visit HowStuffWorks.com to find out.
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