Roadworthy
adj.capable, resilientprofessional
What it means
Safe and fit to be driven on public roads.
Reach for it when making a practical or legal fitness claim about a vehicle
After replacing the brakes, the mechanic declared the van roadworthy.
Choose between these
6- everyday
the vehicle can physically move
not when Drivable can still be unsafe.
- everyday
safe to drive
drivers need a plain safety statement
not when The phrase may not cover legal compliance.
- warm
fit for the road
accessible practical approval is intended
not when The phrase is less compact.
- professional
certified
an authorized inspection has passed
not when Certification requires documented authority.
- professional
street-legal
regulatory permission is the point
not when Legal status does not ensure sound condition.
- formal
serviceable
the vehicle functions adequately
not when Serviceable is weaker than safe.
Said against
3- unroadworthy
- unsafe
- immobilized
It naturally appears in
3- roadworthy vehicle
Only a roadworthy vehicle may leave the depot.
- remain roadworthy
Regular inspections help the buses remain roadworthy.
- make roadworthy
Two new tires make the trailer roadworthy.