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PA STATE INSPECTION TEST LATEST UPDATE (ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS)
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PA STATE INSPECTIONTEST LATEST UPDATE (ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS)
S#ckers shall be kept where?
Kept under lock and key in a safe place
What is done with any unused s#ckers?
Keep them un#l the QAO comes around. You get a 75% refund on unused
s#ckers.
First offense of faulty inspec#on and improper inspec#on?
Category 1 viola#on. 2 months suspension.
When checking registra#on or VIN what do we look for, and what if there's a
problem?
VIN number and license plate must agree with registra#on card.
Allowed to have one number off or two numbers transposed (out of
order) if the owner proves forms have been sent to Penn DOT.
VIN plate can't be loose, defaced, or missing.
If there is a problem owner must get a corrected registra#on or
show that proper forms have been sent to Penn DOT.
What do you check glazing for?
Approved safety glass must be in every window and it must be
permanently labeled. See Appendix C(f)
Non transparent material or glass etchings may not obstructs the
drivers view and may not be higher than 3-1/2 inches from the
boYom of any side or rear window.
,Glass may not be shaYered, broken or have sharp edges.
No defects in the acute area or the cri#cal area or the
windshield.
Louvers can't obstruct driver's vision.
Dual side mirrors are required when using sunscreen or louvers.
What area of the windshield can there be no imperfec#ons?
The acute area. (8-1/2 X 5-1/2)
List all the ways to check the wipers.
Speed at manufactures specs or at least 45 cycles per minute
Blades can't be torn or smear or streak aaer 5 cycles.
Must have all wipers
Wipers must reset to rest posi#on.
Washer system working on cars/light trucks newer than 1968.
What do you check the doors and trunk lid for?
Must be original equipment or same type.
Must close securely.
List all the ways to check mirrors.
Mirrors can't be cracked, discolored or broken.,
Mirrors must hold adjustment. Can't be loose.
Cars with louvers and sunscreens must have 2 outside mirrors
(19-1/2 square inches each).
No junk hanging from rear view mirror.
What's the rule for fender flares?
May not exceed 3 inches.
What do you check floor for?
Must be able to support weight of people and cargo.
No holes allowed.
, What is the bumper height for a car and a truck.
Must be as strong as and no longer than original bumper.
Can't be broken or torn.
Wood planks on service trucks (wreckers) only.
Height- passenger vehicles 16-20 inches above ground
mpvs, SUV's and light trucks 16-30 inches above ground.
Turn signals should have a frequency of flash between __________
flashes per minute.
60 - 120 flashes per minute.
What are the guidelines for back up lights?
Must turn off when not in reverse OR have a dash indicator light or
audible warning.
What are the guidelines for broken lenses?
Will not pass if white light shows through.
List three reasons for rejec#ng shocks.
Missing shocks
Mounts or moun#ng bolts broken
Severe leakage. Slight dampness OK
What's the minimum steering wheel size?
13 inches
The horn should be heard at least ________feet away.
200 feet
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 fric#on in linkage.
Can't be missing the rubber pedal pad.
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