roadworthy

roadworthy
roadworthiness, n.
/rohd"werr'dhee/, adj., roadworthier, roadworthiest.
in suitable operating condition or meeting accepted standards for safe driving on the road: a roadworthy automobile.
[1810-20; ROAD + -WORTHY]

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