Hi Member's, I think being a Test Car Driver would be a super profession...A job that pays you to drive new & exotic cars...A job that will pay you 2 have fun... I found the below article that has some decent tips...Would you like to be a Test Car Driver ? ? ?

Become A Test Driver ?


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Test driver ^ above ?

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Imagine for a moment, if you will, that your job meant getting paid to test-drive some of the world’s latest and greatest automobiles -- from Ferraris to Porsches, and from BMWs to Mercedes. Picture waking up in the morning, knowing you’ll be walking out the front door and into the plush, luxurious seats of some of the world’s most expensive and sought-after exotic rides. You’ll spend your day exploring the vehicle from top to bottom and testing its drivability on the manufacturer’s track; this is your nine to five job -- your daily grind.

For any automotive enthusiast this job seems like a fairytale wrapped in a dream -- an unattainable profession meant for the elite and extraordinarily lucky. Well, think again. While luck may play a role in landing this job, rare talent is not a requirement. However, a deep love of the automobile definitely is. While getting into this profession doesn’t require the schooling and training equivalent to law or medicine, it is marginally more difficult than applying for a part-time job at the local mall.

Unfortunately, there really is no predetermined set of steps needed to become a test driver; although exceptional driving techniques and a nerve to push a car to its limits are qualities that will certainly help further your career choice. Take into consideration the tips below and you could be on your way to a high-revved career as an automotive test driver.
Required background

Unfortunately, there is no “test driver” BA program in college; however, there are degrees in mechanical engineering that could greatly improve your qualifications for becoming a test driver. While it is not a prerequisite for the job, holding a degree in mechanical engineering -- preferably one that includes coursework in automotive design and manufacturing -- will provide you with the background knowledge needed to truly understand the vehicle you are test-driving.

So, exactly how much money does a test driver make? Next Page >>

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The Best Test Drive Ever. Period. | MINI USA - YouTube
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Best Test Drive Ever
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^ CLick above link ZR`1 Corvette Test Drive
(One of my favorite Vid's 4-Sure) I'd love 2 test one
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I know it is quite different, but I want to find a place around me that teaches you professional driving. Now that I am comfortable with a manual, I think it would be fun to learn a lot of fun "tricks" with manipulating the car.

 

Hi Mod`Mike,
I think it would be a fun investment to go to a performance driving or racing school...It would be a great wedding gift from `Jenna...Then you could race away b-4 you say "I do"
Below is one in the Pocono area (?)


















Driving Dyanmics School

The Driving Dynamics School is based atPocono in Eastern Pennsylvania. Driving Dynamics offers a number of programs, including a Street Survival Course and a 2 day Performance Driving School at Pocono which is accredited by theSports Car Club of Americaas counting towards 1/2 of the School Requirement for a Competition License.
Driving Dynamics features a variety of vehicles, including Formula Fords for the racing classes. There is extensive classroom instruction.
Courses

Racing/High Performance Driving

The High Performance school is a 2 day program at thePocono International Raceway. Classroom instruction and in-car instruction are provided covering a variety needed techniques. This course is accredited as one of the two schools required for anSCCA Regional Competition License. In 1997, the cost for this course is listed as $595.
Driving Dynamics School Office

Driving Dyamics
Advanced Driving School
25 Bridge Avenue
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701

800-225-3479 (Street Survival)
888-36-DRIVE (Performance Driving School)

http://www.redbank.com/drivingdynamics/


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It would be fun to be a test driver. I would do it for free.

 

LoL `Lou, so would I...
Now I continue to go to auto dealerships & try to test drive their cars, but they keep telling me to bring a parent with me...I show them my driver's license & they claim that it's false and say that I can't be over 21
One of these day's I hope I have more then peach fuzz to shave ~> LOL... I would love to go to a high performance driving school...I think it would be a blast 4-Sure...
Thanks `Lou & everyone for your posts & contributions & keeping our forum active

 

Don't wish that on yourself, it is very annoying haha

 

Mod `Mike, easy for a guy that's growing a beard to say (post) ~> ...Everyone tells me that it's a pain to shave all the time, but I keep hoping for facial hair...Then I can officially be an adult (?) What ~> LOL
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p.s. did we just highjack someone's thread ~> LOL

 

It would be one sweet job thats for sure

 

It's YOUR thread

 

Hahahaha, and Space I'm on the same facial hair level as you, my chins got some though XD

And I would love the job, but everyone would hate me for calling crappy cars crappy.