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Key Facts: ASE S5 Suspension & Steering (School Bus) Exam
50 scored
Scored Multiple-Choice Questions (60 total)
ASE School Bus test series
75 min
Testing Time
ASE School Bus test series
~$59
ASE Test Fee
ASE registration
36 / 36 / 16 / 12
Content Area Distribution
ASE S5 task list
2 years
Work Experience Requirement
ASE certification requirements
Prometric
Test Administrator
ASE / Prometric
ASE S5 (Suspension & Steering, School Bus) is a criterion-referenced ASE certification test delivered at Prometric. The official exam contains 50 scored multiple-choice questions out of 60 total in 75 minutes, with content weighted 36% Steering System Diagnosis & Repair, 36% Suspension Systems Diagnosis & Repair, 16% Wheel Alignment Diagnosis/Adjustment/Repair, and 12% Wheels & Tires Diagnosis & Repair. Candidates typically need two years of relevant work experience (training can substitute for part of it).
Sample ASE S5 Suspension & Steering (School Bus) Practice Questions
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1A school bus exhibits hard steering only when the engine is cold, improving as it warms up. Tech A says a worn power steering pump can cause this. Tech B says cold, thick power steering fluid combined with a partially restricted hose can cause temporary hard steering. Who is correct?
2During a kingpin inspection on a school bus front axle, the technician finds excessive vertical (up-and-down) play at the steering knuckle. This wear most directly indicates a worn:
3A school bus integral power steering gear leaks fluid from the sector shaft seal. The most likely root cause to check before simply replacing the seal is:
4What is the primary purpose of the steering damper (stabilizer) sometimes used on school bus front steering linkage?
5A school bus wanders and requires constant steering correction. Tech A says worn drag link or tie-rod ends can cause this. Tech B says excessive steering gear lash at center can also cause wander. Who is correct?
6When checking power steering fluid that is dark and smells burnt on a school bus, the technician should:
7A school bus pulls to one side only during braking but tracks straight otherwise. The steering-system component most worth inspecting along with the brakes is the:
8The correct method to check tie-rod end wear on a school bus is to:
9A school bus has noticeable steering free play before the front wheels respond. Tech A says a worn pitman arm or linkage joint can cause this. Tech B says a loose internal steering gear over-center adjustment can cause this. Who is correct?
10After replacing a school bus power steering pump, the technician must bleed air from the system. Failure to fully bleed the air will most likely cause:
About the ASE S5 Suspension & Steering (School Bus) Exam
ASE S5 is the School Bus Suspension & Steering certification test in the ASE School Bus (S) series. It verifies that a school bus technician can diagnose and repair steering systems, suspension systems, wheel alignment, and wheels and tires on heavy school bus chassis. The official test has 50 scored multiple-choice questions (60 total including unscored research items) in 75 minutes and is criterion-referenced.
Assessment
50 scored multiple-choice (60 total incl. 10 unscored) (official ASE); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
Time Limit
75 minutes
Passing Score
Criterion-referenced (set by ASE)
Exam Fee
~$59 (ASE registration) (ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence))
ASE S5 Suspension & Steering (School Bus) Exam Content Outline
Steering System Diagnosis & Repair
Integral and linkage power steering gears and pumps, drag link, tie rods, pitman and idler arms, kingpins and ball joints, steering column and shaft U-joints, steering dampers, fluid condition, pressure/flow testing, and hard, loose, or wandering steering diagnosis.
Suspension Systems Diagnosis & Repair
Independent front, straight/I-beam axle, and rear suspensions including leaf springs, shackles, hangers, U-bolts, spring and center bolts, bushings, shock absorbers, sway/stabilizer bars, air springs and height control valves, equalizer beams, torque rods, and ride height.
Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment & Repair
Total-vehicle alignment with caster, camber, toe, SAI, included angle, thrust angle, toe-out on turns, axle alignment, dog-tracking diagnosis, and pre-alignment inspection of worn or bent steering and suspension components.
Wheels & Tires Diagnosis & Repair
Hub-piloted and stud-piloted wheels, torque sequence and retorque, tire wear pattern analysis, dual-tire matching, wheel/tire runout and balance, wheel bearings, TPMS, and safe tire mounting practices.
How to Pass the ASE S5 Suspension & Steering (School Bus) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Criterion-referenced (set by ASE)
- Assessment: 50 scored multiple-choice (60 total incl. 10 unscored) (official ASE); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
- Time limit: 75 minutes
- Exam fee: ~$59 (ASE registration)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
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ASE S5 Suspension & Steering (School Bus) Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the ASE S5 test?
The official ASE S5 (School Bus Suspension & Steering) test has 50 scored multiple-choice questions plus about 10 unscored research questions, for 60 total. This free practice bank provides 100 selected-response items so you can drill every content area more deeply than the live test.
How much time do I get on ASE S5?
ASE allots 75 minutes for the S5 test. Because only 50 questions are scored, pacing is comfortable, so use the time to read each Tech A / Tech B and scenario item carefully rather than rushing.
What passing score do I need on ASE S5?
ASE uses a criterion-referenced passing standard set by ASE rather than a fixed public percentage. You must answer enough scored questions correctly to meet the established standard, so build broad competence across all four content areas instead of targeting a single number.
What content matters most on ASE S5?
The official content distribution is 36% Steering System Diagnosis & Repair, 36% Suspension Systems Diagnosis & Repair, 16% Wheel Alignment Diagnosis/Adjustment/Repair, and 12% Wheels & Tires Diagnosis & Repair. The two largest areas, steering and suspension, deserve the most study time.
What are the prerequisites for ASE S5?
ASE generally requires two years of relevant hands-on work experience to certify, though qualifying training can substitute for up to one year. You can test before meeting the experience requirement, but the credential is awarded once experience is verified.
Where is the ASE S5 test administered?
ASE certification tests, including S5, are delivered by appointment at Prometric test centers. Register through ASE and then schedule a seat at a Prometric location during an open testing window.