HealthAugust 16, 2026

roadworthiness

ROHD-wur-thee-nes

Definition

The condition of a vehicle being safe, functional, and meeting legal standards for operation on public roads.

Etymology

The word is a compound of the Middle English 'rode' (road) and 'worthiness,' meaning the quality of being valuable or suitable. It emerged in the early 20th century to describe a vehicle's fitness for service on the road.

In the news

In the article, the ambulances must undergo technical assessments to confirm their roadworthiness before they are cleared for use in the emergency response fleet. This ensures that the restored vehicles are safe for patient transport.

Ministry of Health hands over 30 ambulances at Burma Camp to National Security for refurbishment

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