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Test drive
01
an opportunity to drive a vehicle to evaluate its performance before purchase
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
test drives
What is a "test drive"?
A test drive is an opportunity for a potential buyer to drive a vehicle before deciding to purchase it. It allows the person to experience how the car handles, its features, and overall performance on the road. Test drives are typically arranged at a dealership, where the customer can take the car for a short drive, either accompanied by a sales representative or alone, to evaluate whether it meets their needs and preferences. This experience helps the buyer make a more informed decision about the vehicle.
Examples
He scheduled a test drive for the new model.
to test drive
01
to drive a vehicle temporarily, usually to assess its performance and suitability before purchasing
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
test drive
3rd person singular
test drives
Present participle
test driving
Past simple
test drove
Past participle
test driven
