Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
perform test runcontrol the performance of the vehiclework ergonomicallywear appropriate protective gearrecord test dataliaise with engineersdrive vehiclesdrive at high speedsadjust engineering designstest motor vehicles under demanding conditionsdrive motor vehicle prototypesuse testing equipmentpresent reportsexecute vehicle maintenanceconduct performance measurementconduct performance testsmaintain records related to vehicle operation