roadworthiness

noun (roadworthiness — uncountable)

«roadworthiness» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

The state of a vehicle being safe and fit to be driven on the road. tree →

In the lessons

Adult life and safety: cars need roadworthiness checks — the MOT in the UK, the NCT in Ireland, the WOF in New Zealand, a roadworthy certificate in Australia. Phrases: «roadworthiness test», «certificate of roadworthiness».

Examples

The car failed its roadworthiness test because of worn tyres. tree →
Mum took the car in for a roadworthiness check. tree →
In Australia, you need a certificate of roadworthiness to sell a car. tree →
Good brakes are part of roadworthiness. tree →
The mechanic checked the van's roadworthiness. tree →
Bald tyres affect a car's roadworthiness. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective «roadworthy». One long compound: road + worthy + ness. Formal, used in official notices.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «roadworthiness» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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