Texas Vehicle Inspector TXDPS Questions And Answers Graded A+
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Texas Vehicle Inspector
Can an out of state vehicle be inspected? - Yes. So long as they meet state requirements including
evidence of financial responsibility
A vehicle has a Check engine light on. Will it pass? - A CEL will not fail a vehicle. It is not an
inspection item.
A vehicle has LED tail lamps, and 75% are w...
Texas Vehicle Inspector TXDPS
Can an out of state vehicle be inspected? - Yes. So long as they meet state requirements including
evidence of financial responsibility
A vehicle has a Check engine light on. Will it pass? - A CEL will not fail a vehicle. It is not an
inspection item.
A vehicle has LED tail lamps, and 75% are working. Pass/Fail? - Pass. LED lamps with at least 50%
will pass.
A vehicle that was originally manufactured with a TAC, now has an aftermarket open-type air filter.
Pass/Fail? - Fail. Vehicles originally equipped with TAC must have a closed type design air filter
system.
Are the requirements for the CHMSL the same as stop lamps? - Yes. Functional, no repairs, at least
50% if LED, 300ft, etc.
Are vehicles newer than 1984 required to have a Catalytic converter? - Yes.
A 57 Chevy has a parking brake that does not work. Fail? - No, Parking brakes are not required on
vehicles before 1960
Can a customer leave the vehicle with you to inspect it and come back for it later? - Yes,
exception: (CNG)After verifying vehicle insurance, CNG tank should be inspected with the owner present.
Can a customer with a motorcycle do the road brake test part themselves? - Yes, if the inspector
does not have a motorcycle license, they may watch to verify the brake test.
Can customers show an image of their insurance on their phone? - Yes, they can prove financial
responsibility by showing an image of their insurance card.
Do all vehicles need turn signals? - Yes, unless it was manufactured before 1960 or a motorcycle
, Do government vehicles need to present an insurance card? - No. Same for Vol. fire dept vehicles
and antique or former military vehicles not used for regular transportation.
Do motorcycles need brakes on all wheels? - Yes, stopping requirement is 30ft from 20mph (but
motor driven cycles and mopeds need only rear wheel brakes)
Do nail hole plugs make a tire fail? - No. Nail hole plugs or patches are not a cause for rejection
Does a motorcycle need front brakes? - Yes, all vehicles need brakes acting on all wheels, except
motor driven cycles, mopeds, motor scooters, and some multi axle trucks and tractors.
Does a vehicle need a high beam indicator to pass? - Yes, for 1948 and newer vehicles. Excluding
Motorcycles
Does a vehicle need a muffler to pass inspection? - Yes. In good working order and constant
operation. With no patches or repairs to the muffler.
Does the vehicle fail if the tires are worn to the tread wear indicators? - Only if they contact the
pavement in two adjacent grooves in center or middle of the tire. Otherwise, tires must be manually
measured and be less than 2/32nds to fail.
How do you know if the Customer has a medical exemption for window tint? - The physicians
written medical statement must be presented for inspection and carried in the vehicle at all times.
How far must high beams reach? - High beams must illuminate at least 450ft ahead, 300ft for
motorcycles. Low beams must do 150ft
How far should the Tail Lamps be visible for? - 1000ft
How high do the red rear reflectors need to be mounted? - 15 to 60 inches from the ground, or as
high as possible.
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