English Expression · Intermediate

moose test

Any stringent test of the quality of a product

Pronunciation: say moose test

Meaning

A test of a vehicle's ability to perform an emergency maneuver to avoid an obstacle, such as a moose, without losing control.

Example

The new SUV failed the moose test during the safety evaluation.

The new SUV failed the moose test during the safety evaluation.

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