roadworthy
Safe for highways
Roadworthy describes a vehicle that meets the minimum standards for safe operation on public roads—brakes work, lights function, tires have adequate tread.
A car that passes inspection is roadworthy; one with a cracked windshield or failed emissions might not be.
The mechanic certified the old truck as roadworthy.
The term appears often in contexts of vehicle sales and registration.
Devices for stopping motion
- seatbeltsVehicle passenger restraints
- airbagsCrash-activated vehicle cushions
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- lightsSources of illumination
tires · windshield · mirrors · horn · emissions · suspension · wipers · defrost
Performing routine maintenance
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
- repairsRestorative maintenance work
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
garage · workshop · diagnostics · checkup · parts · brakes · tires · alignment
Formal assessment of condition
- certificateFormal written attestation
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- MOTUK vehicle certification
- registrationFormal recording of participation
standards · testing · verification · assessment · evaluation · criteria · examination · appraisal
Consistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- driveableAble to be driven
- functionalAble to operate correctly
- operationalReady to function
sound · solid · safe · seaworthy · airworthy · fit · serviceable · working
brakes
Devices for stopping motion
- seatbeltsVehicle passenger restraints
- airbagsCrash-activated vehicle cushions
- steeringControlling direction of movement
lights · tires · windshield · mirrors · horn · emissions · suspension · wipers · defrost · headlights
servicing
Performing routine maintenance
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
- repairsRestorative maintenance work
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
mechanic · garage · workshop · diagnostics · checkup · parts · brakes · tires · alignment · suspension
inspection
Formal assessment of condition
- certificateFormal written attestation
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- MOTUK vehicle certification
registration · standards · testing · verification · assessment · evaluation · criteria · examination · appraisal · audit
reliable
Consistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- driveableAble to be driven
- functionalAble to operate correctly
operational · sound · solid · safe · seaworthy · airworthy · fit · serviceable · working · intact
car
Wheeled motor vehicle
- truckHeavy freight vehicle
- vanEnclosed cargo vehicle
- motorcyclePowered two-wheeler
bus · lorry · taxi · trailer · caravan · motorhome · scooter · moped · SUV · pickup
- vehicle adjectivesfast, slow, new, old, used
- ratingsA rating, rating, one star, five stars, rating scale
roadworthyunroadworthy
Unsafe for public streets
unsafe · undriveable · inoperable · junker · totaled