test drive
verb1
To take a motor vehicle on the road to assess its quality before purchase.
2
Figuratively To establish a preliminary assessment of something through its use.
test drive
noun1
A sample driving session in a motor vehicle, in order to assess its quality before purchase.
- And with an on-the-road price in the region of £15,300, the Primera 1.8S represents solid rather than really tempting value, since £200 more will buy you the more powerful and arguably more stylish Honda Accord 1.8iS. But even so, this new Primera is still well worth a test drive.1999 September 13, Richard Simpson, “Test drive”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:
2
Figuratively Any preliminary assessment of something through use.