ASE Transit Bus Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (H8) Test — Information & Free Practice
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About ASE Transit Bus Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (H8) Test
ASE Transit Bus Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (H8) Test · US
Key exam facts
- Provider
- ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence): test developer and certification organization; Prometric test centers: computer-based test delivery.
- Format
- English, computer-based multiple-choice test at a test center; each question has one correct answer. The English-to-Spanish glossary is a testing aid, not a separate Spanish H8 test.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 60; Scored questions: 50; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 75 minutes of testing time for initial H8; an in-test break uses that time.
- Passing score
- ASE reports a pass/fail determination. A numerical H8 passing threshold and percentage or scaled-score specification are not published in the public H8 guide, current Need-to-Know guide or official result policies examined on 2026-11-01; no numeric cutoff is inferred from other ASE programs.
- Exam fee
- US initial H8: US$62 per test plus a US$34 registration fee per order (US$96 when ordering H8 alone), plus applicable sales tax. The recertification-order cap does not apply to this initial test.
Topics covered
Engine Systems (34%)
- Engine
- Fuel System
- Air Induction and Exhaust Systems
- Cooling System
- Lubrication System
Body Interior and Exterior (10%)
- Instruments and Controls
- Safety Equipment
- Hardware
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Electrical/Electronic Systems (18%)
- Battery and Starting Systems
- Charging System
- Lighting and Alarm Systems
Frame and Chassis (38%)
- Air Brakes
- Drive Train
- Suspension and Steering Systems
- Tires and Wheels
- Frame, Under Floor and Rooftop Mounted Equipment
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
English, computer-based multiple-choice test at a test center; each question has one correct answer. The English-to-Spanish glossary is a testing aid, not a separate Spanish H8 test.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 60; Scored questions: 50; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
How long is the exam?
75 minutes of testing time for initial H8; an in-test break uses that time.
What is the passing score?
ASE reports a pass/fail determination. A numerical H8 passing threshold and percentage or scaled-score specification are not published in the public H8 guide, current Need-to-Know guide or official result policies examined on 2026-11-01; no numeric cutoff is inferred from other ASE programs.
How much does the exam cost?
US initial H8: US$62 per test plus a US$34 registration fee per order (US$96 when ordering H8 alone), plus applicable sales tax. The recertification-order cap does not apply to this initial test.
Official sources and references
- Official ASE Transit Bus Study Guide
page 3, controlling task-list statement
- Official ASE Transit Bus Study Guide
page 39, Content Area table; all columns and rows visually checked
- Official ASE Transit Bus Study Guide
page 39, A heading and task list continuing on page 40
- Official ASE Transit Bus Study Guide
page 40, B heading and task list continuing on page 41
- Official ASE Transit Bus Study Guide
page 41, C heading and complete task list
- Official ASE Transit Bus Study Guide
pages 41-43, D heading and complete task list
- Official ASE Transit Bus Study Guide
page 4, H8 Certification Tests number-of-questions cell (visually checked)
- Official ASE Transit Bus Study Guide
page 4, certification-test footnote
- ASE Certification: Need to Know
page 3, Review the content and sample questions
- ASE Certification: Need to Know
page 4, Test Centers
- Official ASE Transit Bus Study Guide
page 4, H8 Certification Tests testing-time cell
- ASE Test Center Policies and Procedures
Test Results and Score Report
- ASE Test Center Policies and Procedures
Breaks
- ASE Registration Dates and Fees
Test Fees, initial Certification Tests
- ASE Registration Dates and Fees
ASE Test Refunds, applicable sales tax
- ASE Test Center Policies and Procedures
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