9 free cheat sheets

Automotive Cheat Sheets

The key facts, rules and traps for Automotive exams on one page, ready for final review. 9 free cheat sheets, print or save as PDF.

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Automotive cheat sheets

Each sheet fits one exam's key facts, terms and traps on a single page.

9 cheat sheets

ASE Certifications

ASE A5

56 reference items · 8 sections

  • Hydraulic, Assist, Parking
  • Drum Brakes
  • Disc Brakes

ASE Certifications

ASE A6

73 reference items · 10 sections

  • Battery & Starting
  • Charging System
  • Lighting Systems

ASE Certifications

ASE A4

72 reference items · 14 sections

  • Steering Systems
  • Suspension Systems
  • Wheel Alignment

ASE Certifications

ASE A1

69 reference items · 9 sections

  • General Engine Diagnosis
  • Head + Valve Train
  • Engine Block Repair

ASE Certifications

ASE L1

75 reference items · 10 sections

  • General Powertrain
  • Computerized Controls
  • Ignition

ASE Certifications

ASE L3

68 reference items · 10 sections

  • Battery System Diagnosis & Repair
  • Internal Combustion Engine
  • Drive Systems Diagnosis & Repair

ASE Certifications

ASE G1

91 reference items · 16 sections

  • Engine Systems
  • Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
  • Manual Drive Train & Axles

ASE Certifications

ASE A7

68 reference items · 10 sections

  • HVAC and Engine Cooling Service
  • Operating Systems

Review the essentials fast.

A cheat sheet puts an exam's highest-yield facts on one page.

01

Open your exam

Domain weights, quick facts and key terms for one exam, grouped by topic.

02

Find the gaps

Decision trees, side-by-side contrasts, mnemonics and common traps show what to recheck.

03

Review before exam day

Run the last-minute checklist, or print the sheet for your final review.

Automotive Cheat Sheets FAQ

Which Automotive exams have free cheat sheets?

9 Automotive exams have free cheat sheets on OpenExamPrep, including ASE A5, ASE A6, ASE A4, ASE A1, ASE L1 and ASE L3. Search this page to find yours.

What is on a cheat sheet?

Each sheet covers one exam: domain weights, quick facts, key terms grouped by topic, decision trees, side-by-side contrasts, mnemonics, common traps and a last-minute checklist, with links to its sources.

How are cheat sheets different from study guides and flashcards?

Study guides teach the material in full, flashcards build recall, and cheat sheets compress the highest-yield rules into one quick-reference page. Use the sheet once you understand a topic, then use practice questions to check you can apply it.

Can I use these cheat sheets during the exam?

No. They are study aids for before the exam, not exam-day reference materials. Use them for final review, after practice sessions, and to refresh formulas, rules, acronyms and common traps.

Are the cheat sheets free?

Yes. Every cheat sheet is free with no sign-up, and you can print it or save it as a PDF.