Course detail

Vehicle testing

FSI-QTTAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course focuses on the issue of testing modern passenger and commercial vehicles, testing their driving characteristics and other characteristics. It is focused on the practical implementation of the aforementioned tests of vehicles of various concepts and powertrain types. It includes activities that demonstrate the complete process of vehicle testing, i.e. the preparation and calibration of the measuring chain, the preparation of the software for the control of the experiment and data collection, the implementation of the complete vehicle tests and the detailed analysis of the data. Modern approaches and tools are used for all these activities - IMU unit with vehicle GPS system (including RTK station), miniaturized accelerometers, high-resolution data loggers including connection to the vehicle's CAN-BUS system, specialized software for rapid data analysis and automated evaluation of large volume of data, etc. Practical demonstrations are directed to the areas of vehicle controllability, longitudinal dynamics, driving comfort and characteristics of the vehicle's drivetrain.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Jan Vančura, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Automotive Engineering (ÚADI)

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics, experimental methods, vehicle construction and individual vehicle groups design is assumed.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The exercises are finished with a graded credit, which is awarded based on the evaluation of the completed independent task. This consists in processing the measured data of one of the implemented driving tests. The task is not only to process the data in the specified way, but also to draw conclusions in relation to the tested parameters and characteristics of the vehicle during the conducted test.


Exercises are compulsory, and the form of replacing the missed lessons is solved individually by the lecturer or with the course guarantor.

Aims

The objective of the course is to provide mastery of the process and logical connections in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of vehicle testing. At the same time, students will learn about current trends in the field of measuring systems and their use for the implementation of tests according to the relevant standards.


Student will acquire basic knowledge in the field of vehicle testing, which will enable him to be eruditely involved in the automotive field in the solution of various technical problems, where the implementation of an experiment is necessary primarily in relation to the driving of the vehicle itself.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BENSRHAIR, Abdelaziz a Thierry BAPIN. From AI to Autonomous and Connected Vehicles: Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS). 1. Ney York: Wiley-ISTE, 2021. ISBN 178630727. (EN)
ISO 26262:2018. Road vehicles – Functional safety. (EN)
MARTYR, A. J. a M. A. PLINT. Engine Testing Theory and Practice. 3. Oxford: Elsevier, 2007. ISBN 978-0-7506-8439-2. (EN)
MCBEATH, Simon. Competition car data logging. 2nd ed. Newbury Park, Calif.: Haynes North America, 2008. ISBN 978-184-4255-658. (EN)
REIF, Konrad a Karl-Heinz DIETSCHE. Automotive handbook: Bosch - invented for life. 8th ed., revised and extended. Chichester: John Wiley, 2011. ISBN 978-1-119-97556-4. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-AAE-P Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

45 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jan Vančura, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to driving tests and vehicle testing
  2. Legal framework and regulations
  3. Testing the dynamic properties of vehicles
  4. Testing of electronic systems and advanced assistance functions
  5. Testing emissions and ecological behavior of vehicles
  6. Driving tests of vehicles
  7. Transmission and drive testing
  8. Evaluation of driving tests
  9. Independent work of students on projects
  10. Independent work of students on projects
  11. Independent work of students on projects
  12. Presentation of project results
  13. Presentation of project results

Computer-assisted exercise

20 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jan Vančura, Ph.D.