Yea I could understand that if Howie looked like some high school kid that came with a friend to "test it out" but considering that Howie is older and mature looking -no offense- im not sure I could see the seller looking at him that way...
The dealers are always going to tell you to take it easy, so you dont break shit. Ive been lucky with testing cars and have only had one ride along.
Heck the guy who sold me the M3 didnt even need my license or anything, just told me to go drive it and test it out.