What CAR score do you need to pass? Breaking down the numbers

I've been seeing a lot of confusion about passing scores for the CAR exam, so I wanted to share what I've researched and experienced.

The official minimum is typically 75%, but most successful candidates average around 82% on practice tests before sitting for the real thing. The practice test section tends to drag scores down because it's the most conceptually dense part of the exam.

I found that working through the automotive recycler safety & hazardous material handling consistently for two to three weeks gets most people into the passing zone. For deeper concept review, automotive recycler test filled in the gaps I had. The key isn't just doing more questions — it's reviewing every mistake and understanding the underlying principle.

Anyone who scored above 81%: what was your actual study timeline? Curious whether people who take more time consistently score higher or if there's a plateau effect.