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.
Also called: 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
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- essential skills
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- optional skills
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- related roles
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Where you can go from here
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Optional skills
13- adjust engineering designs
- aerodynamics
- conduct performance measurement
- conduct performance tests
- drive at high speeds
- drive motor vehicle prototypes
- ergonomics
- execute vehicle maintenance
- maintain records related to vehicle operation
- present reports
- test motor vehicles under demanding conditions
- use testing equipment
- vehicle type-approval
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