roadworthiness

Thân thiện

A mechanic checks a car's roadworthiness with a thorough inspection.

Definition

Noun: The quality or state of a motor vehicle being mechanically sound, safe, and legally fit to be driven on public roads.

Usage

This noun describes the condition of a vehicle. It is most commonly used in official, legal, and automotive contexts to certify that a vehicle meets required safety and operational standards.

Examples

• Before you can register the classic car, it must pass an inspection to prove its roadworthiness.
• The mechanic's report confirmed the roadworthiness of the used truck.
• Annual checks are mandatory to ensure the ongoing roadworthiness of commercial vehicles.

Advanced Usage

• Certificate of Roadworthiness: An official document issued by an authorized inspector certifying that a vehicle meets all legal safety requirements.
  • The seller provided a valid certificate of roadworthiness for the vehicle.

Variants and Related Words

• Roadworthy (adjective): Describing a vehicle that is fit to be driven on the road.
  • After the repairs, the car was declared roadworthy.

Synonyms

• Mechanical fitness
• Driving condition
• Vehicle safety

Antonyms

• Unroadworthiness
• Mechanical unsoundness

Học thuật

Noun

1. (of motor vehicles) the quality of being fit to drive on the open road