automotive test driver

Automotive test drivers drive prototype and pre-production vehicles and assess their performance, safety and comfort. They test the models in various driving situations and prepare reports to help engineers improve their designs and identify problems. They can work for manufacturers, independent vehicle test organisations or automotive magazines.

Alternative Labels

automotive test technician

automobile test and development driver

car test and development driver

road test and development driver

prototype vehicle evaluator

automobile test technician

auto test driver

car test technician

test driver

car tester

automobile test driver

motor vehicle test driver

prototype vehicle tester

car test driver

road test driver

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

drive vehicles work ergonomically perform test run wear appropriate protective gear liaise with engineers record test data control the performance of the vehicle

Essential Knowledge

types of vehicles mechanics mechanics of motor vehicles health and safety measures in transportation car controls

Optional Skills and Competences

drive at high speeds drive motor vehicle prototypes conduct performance measurement execute vehicle maintenance maintain records related to vehicle operation conduct performance tests adjust engineering designs test motor vehicles under demanding conditions present reports use testing equipment

Optional Knowledge

ergonomics vehicle type-approval aerodynamics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/295dbed9-0330-42af-8650-f9296c6eb195

Status

released

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