Improperly Handling the Test Drive
Before letting a stranger test drive your car, verify this person’s identity by checking his or her driver’s license. Photograph it with your phone and then e-mail the image to a friend. The information on the license should agree with what was presented in your earlier telephone contacts.
As for the test drive, insist on accompanying the potential buyer and, since you have specified the meeting place, be sure you have a route in mind. It should demonstrate the vehicle’s capabilities without having you end up on a deserted road. Insist on adhering to your planned route.