Car controls

Description

The functioning of specific car equipment such as how to operate and handle the clutch, throttle, lighting, instrumentation, transmission and the brakes.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 13 occupations
  • Optional in 6 occupations
  • Total: 19 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)

Essential for

  • Vehicle maintenance supervisor
    Vehicle maintenance supervisors assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a service station. Duties Vehicle maintenance supervisors typically do the following: Supervis…
  • 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…
  • Car leasing agent
    Car leasing agents represent businesses involved in financing vehicles, offering appropriate leasing schemes and additional services related to the vehicle. They document transacti…
  • Vehicle maintenance attendant
    Vehicle maintenance attendants execute basic tasks such as changing oil, changing filters, changing spark plugs at a vehicle maintenance station. Duties Vehicle maintenance attenda…
  • Vehicle rental agent
    Vehicle rental agents represent businesses involved in renting out vehicles and determine short periods of usage. They document transactions, insurances and payments. Duties Vehicl…
  • Vehicle technician
    Vehicle technicians inspect, test and maintain vehicles, motorcycles, engine tune-ups and tyre replacements. They repair engine failures, lube replacements. Vehicle technicians rep…
  • Garage manager
    Garage managers oversee the work of road vehicle mechanics and administrative personnel. They organise the daily work and deal with clients. Other titles The following job titles a…
  • Automotive electrician
    Automotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in motor vehicles such as air conditioning systems, lamps, radios, heating systems, batteries…
  • Motor vehicles specialised seller
    Motor vehicles specialised sellers sell cars and motors vehicles in specialised shops. Other titles The following job titles also refer to motor vehicles specialised seller: s…
  • Vehicle cleaner
    Vehicle cleaners are employed to wash, scrub, polish and vacuum to keep vehicles cleaned and well maintained. They use brushes, sprayers, hoses and cloths in conjunction with vario…
  • Car driving instructor
    Car driving instructors teach people the theory and practice of how to operate a car safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to…
  • Motor vehicle shop manager
    Motor vehicle shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in a vehicle showroom. €‹They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets and order …
  • Roadside vehicle technician
    Roadside vehicle technicians provide a roadside service to motorists whose vehicles have broken down or have been damaged in an accident. When a breakdown happens, they must quickl…

Optional for

  • Motor vehicle aftersales manager
    Motor vehicle aftersales managers maximise sales by closing business on an ongoing basis. They negotiate with existing clients for contract renewals. They maintain contracts, deal …
  • Fuel station specialised seller
    Fuel station specialised sellers perform a variety of tasks for motorists. They pump gasoline, check oil and water levels, clean windshields and other windows, and add air to tires…
  • Sales engineer
    Sales engineers provide technical customisation of products based on customers requests and needs (mainly heavy duty), such as building equipment. They take care of business to bus…
  • Tyre fitter
    Tyre fitters inspect, maintain, repair and fit tyres to vehicles. They advise clients on different tyre and wheel types. Furthermore they balance the tyres, verify that the wheels …
  • Driving instructor
    Driving instructors teach people the theory and practice on how to operate a vehicle safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to dr…
  • Rental manager
    Rental managers supervise the activities of a rental office or station and its staff. Other titles The following job titles also refer to rental manager: assistant rental coordinat…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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