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PA State Auto Inspection Test | Questions andAnswers Verified 100% Correct
What do we look for when checking the brake pedal? - ✔✔Can't go down more than 80% of
total travel.
Can't fade when vehicle is stopped. (bleed by in master cylinder)
No excessive friction in linkage.
Can't be missing the rubber pedal pad.
What's the min. brake specs for Bonded?_______Riveted?_________ - ✔✔Bonded 2/32
Riveted 1/32
What do we check brake hoses for? - ✔✔Make sure they aren't disconnected, don't leak,
flattened or
Restricted, dry rot (cord showing)
List the items for interior inspection. - ✔✔Steering wheel free play
Steering gear box
Steering column
Proper size steering wheel
Proper turning
Flexible steering coupler
Indicator lamps for high beam, turn signals.
Horn- must be stock type
Brake pedal travel
Brake pedal fade
Brake pedal linkage
,Brake pedal pad
Seats- DRIVERS seat and back must be firmly attached
No springs sticking out of DRIVER'S seat
Seat adjustment must work
Seat belts in good condition ( if originally equipped)
Rear view mirror- no cracks or discoloration
Rear view mirror- must hold adjustment. No junk hanging on it.
Describe steering "Lock to Lock" - ✔✔Turning the front wheels as far as they go from one
side to the
other. "Stop to Stop"
Describe the "1/4 inch Play Test" - ✔✔Used to check tightness of steering linkage and
gearbox.
Raise front wheels off the ground.
Have someone hold on the brakes to eliminate bearing play.
Wiggle the front tires. No more than 1/4 play allowed measured at
the outside of the tire.
What do we check motor mounts for? - ✔✔Reject if broken.
List all items for under hood inspection. - ✔✔Hood latch in good working order. Must be
double latched.
Check motor mounts
No fuel leaks
No loose fuel lines
Fuel tanks and lines must be OEM or equal to.
No fuels lines touching hot or moving surfaces.
, No fuel system parts inside the car.
Alternate fuel systems (propane) must meet code standards.
Throttle must work properly
No holes or cracks in firewall
No exhaust leaks
No master cylinder leaks
No brake lines, flattened, disconnected, restricted or leaking.
Booster for power brakes must be working properly
Battery must be securely fastened.
What are the minimum requirements for tire tread? - ✔✔No less then 2/32 on any two
adjacent treads (side by side)
No less than 4/32 on vehicles with 10,000 GW
No wear down to the tread wear indicators on two adjacent treads
No exposed cord
No repairs with blow out patches or boots.
No regrooving below original tread depth.
No retreads on the front of a taxi.
29. Describe how to unload and check ball joints? - ✔✔conventional & modified McPherson
strut
Jack up tire under the A frame close as possible to the ball joint.
McPherson
Jack up under the frame or body.
Lift wheel up and down with pry bar.
check for movement in the ball joints. Use dial indicator for exact amount of play.
Studded snow tires are legal between what two dates? - ✔✔November 1st to April 15th
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