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ASE A5 Practice Test 2026: Brakes

Test yourself with real exam conditions.

A full, timed practice test for each ASE automobile test, drawn at random from its own questions and sized and timed like the real one.

Test
A1 Engine RepairA2 Automatic Transmission/TransaxleA3 Manual Drive Train and AxlesA4 Suspension and SteeringA5 BrakesA6 Electrical/Electronic SystemsA7 Heating and Air ConditioningA8 Engine PerformanceA9 Light Vehicle Diesel Engines

The rules

Questions
45Four answers, one right, one point each
Pass mark
32 of 45 pointsAt most 13 wrong or unanswered
Time limit
75 minOne clock for the whole exam; it is handed in when time runs out
Going back
Go back any timeMove between questions and change answers until you hand in
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How the A5 practice test works

This is the ASE A5 Brakes test in your browser: 45 questions drawn at random from 406 A5 practice questions, with 75 minutes for all of them, the scored length and time of the real test. Each question has four answers and one is right, and you can move between questions and change your answers until time runs out.

When time runs out, the test is submitted as it stands. You see your score and every question you missed, with its explanation. ASE publishes no fixed passing score, so this practice test counts 32 right answers out of 45 as a pass: you can miss 13.

What the A5 test covers

ASE's test specifications split the 45 scored questions into these content areas:

  • Hydraulic, Power Assist, and Parking Brake Systems Diagnosis and Repair19
  • Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair5
  • Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair11
  • Electronic Brake Control Systems: ABS, Traction Control (TCS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Diagnosis and Repair10

The real A5 test

The real test has 45 scored questions and 10 research questions that don't count toward your score, mixed in unmarked, all in 75 minutes, so answer every one. You take it at a Prometric test center, or online at home or work if you're eligible, and you can show each question in Spanish beside the English. A5 is one of the eight tests, A1 to A8, that make an ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technician.

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Questions about the exam

How many questions are on the ASE A5 test?

45 scored questions in 75 minutes, plus 10 research questions that don't count and aren't marked. This practice test has the 45 scored ones, in the same time.

What does the A5 test cover?

Hydraulic, power assist and parking brake systems take the most questions, then disc brakes, electronic brake controls (ABS, traction control and stability control), and drum brakes.

What score do I need to pass A5?

ASE doesn't publish a fixed passing score. This practice test counts 32 of 45 (71%) as a pass, a fair target to beat before you book the real test.

Is the A5 practice test free?

Yes, free and with no sign-up. The iPhone app has all 406 A5 questions by topic, with every answer explained and your mistakes brought back for review.