Free ASE A2 Practice Test: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
More than half of A2 is diagnosis: fluid condition, pressure tests, torque converter clutch behavior, scan data, solenoid circuits and adaptive relearns.
45 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle questions in 61 minutes, ASE’s pace, scored by content area with a worked explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free A2 drillA transmission has a delayed engagement into both Drive and Reverse. Any of these could cause this EXCEPT:
ASE A2 test format
- Scored questions
- 45
- Unscored research questions
- 10
- Time
- 75 min
- Recertification test
- 23 Qs · 30 min
The unscored questions are mixed in and not marked, so you can’t tell which ones count. Our full A2 practice test gives you the 45 scored-question count in 61 minutes, the same pace as the real test.
What’s on the A2 test
ASE’s task list splits the A2 into 3 content areas. Your score report shows how you did in each one.
| Content area | Scored questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| A. Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis | 26 | 58% |
| B. In-Vehicle Maintenance and Repair | 12 | 27% |
| C. Removal, Inspection, and Installation | 7 | 16% |
Take the A2 under real time limits
45 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle questions in 61 minutes, ASE’s pace, scored by content area with a worked explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free A2 drillFree A2 practice drills
Ten questions with the explanation after each answer. Create a free account to save your results; each drill’s first attempt is free.
ASE A2 questions
How many questions are on the ASE A2 test?
A2 has 45 scored questions plus 10 unscored research questions, 55 in total, with 75 minutes.
What does the A2 test focus on?
Diagnosis: 26 of the 45 scored questions cover general, hydraulic, mechanical and electronic transmission diagnosis. In-vehicle repair adds 12 and unit overhaul 7.
Ready for test day?
45 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle questions in 61 minutes, ASE’s pace, scored by content area with a worked explanation for every answer.
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Format and content areas are from ASE’s published study guide, checked October 2026: ASE Automobile & Light Truck Study Guide (A1–A9) · ASE A Series test page.
Original independent practice written from ASE’s public task list. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or Prometric.