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SSW (Tokutei Ginou) Automobile Repair & Maintenance Skill Test: Free Practice Questions

Free practice for the Specified Skilled Worker (i) skill test (Tokutei Ginou No. 1) in Automobile Repair & Maintenance. Answer 300 original questions in Japanese, like the real test, and read an English explanation after each one. Use it as your reviewer and mock test on your phone.

It is also called the SSW automobile maintenance test, the car mechanic test or the Tokutei Ginou jidosha seibi exam.

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What you get

300 original practice questions: Academic 211 · Practical 89
Covers all 8 chapters of the test topics
Based on the SSW (i) test topics published by JASPA (Japan Automobile Service Promotion Association)
Furigana (hiragana readings) on kanji
English translations and explanations
Mock test: 39 questions, 80 minutes
Free, no sign-up, made for phones

Test topics (8 chapters)

Engine (Main Body)
Lubrication, Cooling, Intake/Exhaust and Fuel Systems
Electrical Systems
Power Train
Running Gear, Steering and Brakes
Tools, Measuring Instruments and Testers
Materials, Fuels, Oils and Greases
Basic Work, Safety and Inspection

The real test format

The same as the real test: 30 academic questions (true/false, 60 minutes) and 9 practical questions (2 choices, 20 minutes). To pass the real test, you need 65% or more in the academic part and 60% or more in the practical part.

Official SSW test information

Try 5 sample questions

Questions are in Japanese with furigana, like the real test. The English translation is below each question. Tap “Show answer” to see the answer and explanation.

01Engine (Main Body)

ピストン・ピン（piston pin）は、ピストン（piston）とコンロッド（connecting rod）をつないでいる。

English translation
The piston pin connects the piston and the connecting rod.
1. ○
  True
2. ×
  False
Show answer

Answer 1 ○ — True

Explanation
The piston pin connects the piston and the small end of the connecting rod.
02Lubrication, Cooling, Intake/Exhaust and Fuel Systems

インテーク・マニホールド（intake manifold）は、各かくシリンダから出でた排気はいきガスを集あつめる。

English translation
The intake manifold collects exhaust gas coming out of each cylinder.
1. ○
  True
2. ×
  False
Show answer

Answer 2 × — False

Explanation
The intake manifold sends air or air-fuel mixture to each cylinder. The exhaust manifold collects exhaust gas.
03Electrical Systems

バッテリ（battery）の液面えきめんを点検てんけんした。よいのはどちらか。

English translation
You checked the battery electrolyte level. Which is good?
1. 液面えきめんがLOWERの線せんより下したにある
  The level is below the LOWER line
2. 液面えきめんがUPPERとLOWERの間あいだにある
  The level is between UPPER and LOWER
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Answer 2 液面えきめんがUPPERとLOWERの間あいだにある — The level is between UPPER and LOWER

Explanation
The level is good if it is between the UPPER (upper limit) and LOWER (lower limit) lines. If it is below LOWER, add purified water.
04Power Train

AT車のエンジン（engine）は、Dレンジ（D range）でも始動しどうできるようになっている。

English translation
In an AT car, the engine can also be started in the D range.
1. ○
  True
2. ×
  False
Show answer

Answer 2 × — False

Explanation
For safety, an AT car's engine starts only in the P range or N range. In the D range, the starter does not turn.
05Running Gear, Steering and Brakes

タイヤ（tire）の空気くうきは、パンクしていなければ減へらない。

English translation
Tire air does not go down unless the tire has a puncture.
1. ○
  True
2. ×
  False
Show answer

Answer 2 × — False

Explanation
Even without a puncture, tire air goes down little by little naturally. That is why tire pressure is checked regularly.

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