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A test drive is taking an automobile for a short drive to test its drivability and general operating state. It is a normal part of the purchasing process of a vehicle. Any other vehicle can be test driven as part of buying it. Test drives can also be taken after a vehicle repair to ensure that the work has been done properly or before a repair to assist in diagnosis. In a broader sense, one can "test drive" anything that is usable by an individual, such as a computor program, an idea or process, a pair of shoes, etc. This usage is more slang than the vehicle test drive which is a commonly used phrase in english.