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road test

noun

Definition of road test

  1. 1 :  a test of a vehicle under practical operating conditions on the road

  2. 2 :  a test on the road of a person's driving ability as a requirement for a driver's license

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  1. The car performed well on the road test.

First Known Use of road test

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road test

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Definition of road test for English Language Learners

  • : a test to see how well a vehicle works when it is driven on roads

  • : a test to see how well someone is able to drive a car or other vehicle

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