test-drive
Dealership tryout ritual
To test-drive a vehicle is to drive it before deciding whether to buy it: I test-drove three sedans before choosing one.
The noun is the act itself: The dealer offered a test-drive.
The term extends to trying out anything before committing: test-drive the software for thirty days.
Short trial presentation
- tryoutCompetitive evaluation for selection
- sampleSubset for study
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- betaGreek alphabet's second letter
preview · hands-on · evaluation · screening · spin · dry-run · run-through · proof-of-concept
Treatment or management
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
- maneuverabilityEase of controlled movement
- comfortEase or soothing relief
visibility · suspension · infotainment · ergonomics · interior · legroom · headroom · traction
Rate velocity changes
- handlingTreatment or management
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- speedRate of motion
drivetrain · gearbox · traction · cornering · aerodynamics · braking · grip · maneuverability
First public appearance
- unveilingAct of first revealing
- revealMake something visible
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
premiere · launch · introduction · teaser · demonstration
demo
Short trial presentation
beta · preview · hands-on · evaluation · screening · spin · dry-run · run-through · proof-of-concept
handling
Treatment or management
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
- maneuverabilityEase of controlled movement
comfort · visibility · suspension · infotainment · ergonomics · interior · legroom · headroom · traction · horsepower
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
- handlingTreatment or management
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
speed · drivetrain · gearbox · traction · cornering · aerodynamics · braking · grip · maneuverability · turbo
debut
First public appearance
showcase · premiere · launch · introduction · teaser · demonstration
sedan
Enclosed passenger car
- SUVRugged passenger vehicle
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
- convertibleCar with folding roof
coupe · hatchback · truck · minivan · hybrid · electric · luxury · compact · wagon · roadster
test-drivepurchase
Goods obtained for payment
buy · binding agreement · sign on the dotted line · take delivery · commit
test-drivetake delivery
Accept transferred goods
take ownership · final sale · sign on the dotted line · trade-in · close
drive, test, driven, driver, driving, drove, driveway, attest, drivers