roadabilityn.
/ˌrəʊdəˈbɪlᵻti/, U.S. /ˌroʊdəˈbɪlᵻdi/ Originally and chiefly U.S.
The ability of a vehicle to remain stable and hold the road whilst being driven; roadholding; (also occasionally) suitability for being driven on the road.
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society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > [noun] > suitability for use on the road
roadworthiness1843
roadability1907
1907 Syracuse (N.Y.) Herald 6 Jan. 9/6 (advt.) Oldsmobile bulletin..roadability—style.
1948 Life June 58 (advt.) Lower center of gravity gives better roadability, greater safety, holds the car on an even keel on all kinds of roads.
1960 Amer. Motorcyclist Oct. 18/1 America's favorite motor scooter with Scootaway automatic transmission, perfect roadability and balance.
1995 Herald (Glasgow) (Nexis) 4 Oct. 29 The test car was much more responsive than any smaller capacity MPV I have driven... There was no fading in top gear on long climbs,..and the whole ‘roadability’ was noticeably improved.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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