Missouri Motor Vehicle Inspection Requirements and Definitions, Exams of Traffic Control and Regulation

Download Missouri Motor Vehicle Inspection Requirements and Definitions and more Exams Traffic Control and Regulation in PDF only on Docsity! Missouri Motor Vehicle Inspection questions with answers Approval certificate - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔The white copy of the written document which is given to the vehicle owner. Commercial motor vehicle - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔A motor vehicle designedor regularly used for carrying freight and merchandise or more than 8 people Decal - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔A gummed decalcomania that is attached to amotorcycle on an exterior location other than the windshield when the vehicle meets the inspection requirements Inspector/mechanic - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Any automotive mechanic issued a permit by the superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol to conduct inspections Motorcycle - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔A motor vehicle operated on two (2) wheels Motor tricycle - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔A motor vehicle operated on three (3) wheels, including a motorcycle while operated with any conveyance, temporaryor otherwise, requiring the use of a third wheel. A motor-tricycle shall not be included in the definition of all-terrain vehicle. Motor vehicle - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Any self-propelled vehicle not operated exclusively upon tracks, except farm tractors Rejection notice - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔A document which is given to the vehicle owner indicating the vehicle does not meet the inspection requirements Revocation - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔The rescinding of an inspection permit for a period of not less than one (1) year School bus - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Any motor vehicle used solely to transport students to and from school or to transportstudents to or from any place for educational purposes. A Type "A" school bus is a - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Van conversion or bus constructed utilizing a cutawayfront-section vehicle with a left side driver's door. The entrance door is behind the front wheels. Type A1 school bus is a - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Van conversion or bus constructed utilizing a cutaway front-section vehicle with a left side driver's door with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than or equal to ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.); Type A2 school bus is a - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Van conversion or bus constructed utilizing a cutawayfront-section vehicle with a left side driver's door with a GVWR of greater than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) A Type "B" school bus is a - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔School bus constructed utilizing a stripped chassis. The entrance door is behind the front wheels. Type B1 school bus is a - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔School bus constructed utilizing a stripped chassis. The entrance door is behind the front wheels with a GVWR less than or equal to ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) Type B2 school bus is a - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔School bus constructed utilizing a stripped chassis. The entrance door is behind the front wheels with a GVWR greater than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.) and not made of - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Dirt, gravel and bituminous surface or sagging wood floors. If the station has only one (1) inspection area - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔no major mechanical repair work shall be permitted in the inspection area during normal business hours. Public inspection stations shall be - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔located on an all-weather road and be readily accessible to themotoring public without entering the station premises by the opening of gates or other similar barriers. Operational changes, except the addition or deletion of inspector/mechanics - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔unless the deletion ofan inspector/mechanic results in no inspector/mechanic for the station, affecting the current station application must be submitted to the Missouri State Highway Patrol immediately Brake performance. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Some method of testing the service brake performance will be required. The use of a decelerometer, brake testing machine, dynamometer or driveand stop test will be recognized Brake lining gauge. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔A gauge will be required to determine the remaining thickness in fractions of an inch of both bonded and riveted linings Brake pad gauge. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Some type of gauging device to accurately measure the remaining thickness of the brake pad in fractions of an inch while the pad is within the caliperassembly Ball joint gauge - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔A gauge to accurately measure any looseness in the loadcarrying ball joint. The gauge must be adapted to measure vertical (up and down) and horizontal (side-to-side) movement Lift or jack. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔. A device, capable of hoisting a vehicle properly to check ball joints, suspension linkage and wheel play. If a lift is used, it must be the type which allowsthe front wheels to be suspended by lifting under the outer extremity of a motorvehicle's lower control arm, cross member or frame Scraper - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔to remove old stickers Measuring device - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Yardstick or steel tape preferred Punch - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔An open face paper punch with a round die to validate inspection stickersand decals Tire tread depth gauge. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔A gauge which is graduatedinto one-thirty secondinch (1/32") increments must be part of the equipment at inspection stationsthat inspect school buses String and nut. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔A one-eighth inch (1/8") drawstring over thirty inches (30") in length with a one-half inch (1/2") hex nut attached to one (1) end to check handrailsis required if the station will be inspecting school buses Window tint meter - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔A device which is capable of measuring or comparing the light transmission of all tinted windows Class C inspection stations must have the following equipment: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Measuring device Punch Personnel. A station minimum of - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔one (1) inspector/mechanic, except for a short period of time due to illness or annualvacation. Each inspection station will designate, on the station application - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔A person in charge of inspections who is responsible for the daily operation of the station insuring that complete and proper inspections are being performed. The employee to be in charge of inspections will be present at the inspection station during the station's hours of inspection, except for short periods of time, such as illness or annual vacation. Public inspection stations shall be classified as follows: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Class A stations--all vehicles; Class B stations--motor vehicles; Class C stations--motorcycles only; and Class D stations--commercial vehicles. A private official vehicle inspection station permit will be issued to - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔any association, person,partnership, corporation, subsidiary corporation or governmental entity, provided its facilities, equipment and personnel meet the requirements prescribed for a public inspection station A private inspection station shall - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Inspect only vehicles registered or to be registered, titled or to be titled in the name of the person or organization described on the application for a permit or which are maintained under a written maintenanceagreement of one (1)-year duration. Before any vehicles which are maintained under a written maintenance agreementcan be inspected, - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔A copy of the maintenance agreement must accompany the re inspections of vehicles during normal business hours. A vehicle shall be inspected within - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔(2)-hour period after being presented unless other vehicles are being inspected A reinspection mustbegin within - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔(1) hour when a vehicle is presented during the twenty (20) consecutive-day period excluding Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays allowed by law for reinspections Every person requesting appointment as an inspector/mechanic shall - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Submit a completedinspector/mechanic application. An inspector/mechanic must have at least - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔(1) year'spractical experience as an automotive mechanic or must have completed a course of vocational instruction in automotive mechanics froma generally recognized educational institution, either public or private All inspector/mechanicsmust be at least - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔(17) years of age and able to read the written instructions An inspector/mechanic must be thoroughly familiar with the contents of the inspection manual andmust have passed a written test indicating knowledge of its contents. An inspector/mechanic willalso be required to - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔practical knowledge by inspecting a vehicle. A minimum grade of eighty (80) is required to pass each written examination, practical examination or reexamination. An inspector/mechanic permit will be issued without charge. Permits are valid for a period of - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔for a period of three(3) years from the date of issuance or until suspended or revoked by the superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. An inspector/mechanic whose permit has been suspended or revoked shall be required to pass a reexamination before the permit will be reinstated. An inspector/mechanic may be reexamined at any time, and if s/he fails the reexamination orrefuses to be reexamined - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔the permit issued to him/her shall be suspended. If an inspector/mechanicfails a reexamination, s/he cannot again be tested until a period of thirty (30) days has elapsed. A permit may be renewed before the expiration date or sixty (60) days after expiration without a reexamination. An inspector/mechanic does not have authority to conduct any inspections during the sixty (60)-day grace period unless - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔the permit has been properly renewed. Two (2) types of inspector/mechanic permits are available: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔1) a permit that restricts theinspector/mechanic to motorcycle and motor tricycle inspections only; and 2) a permit thatauthorizes an inspector/mechanic to safety inspect motor vehicles The inspection fee, including the issuance of the certificate of inspection, sticker ordecal, may becharged for each inspection as established by state statute. Every inspection must be a completeinspection before a vehicle may be approved or rejected. Once an inspection has begun - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔it shall not be terminated until a complete and proper inspection has been made Every item of vehicularequipment that is required to be inspected shall be inspected according to prescribed procedures before an - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔approval certificate, rejection notice or inspection sticker or decal is issued. A proper and complete inspection consists of - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔a physical inspection of the vehicle and the immediate completion and issuance of allinspection certificates at the time the vehicle is inspected. All inspections must be conducted at the inspection station in the approved inside inspection area. with the exception of - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Large commercial vehicles unable to fit within the approved inside inspection area may beinspected in an outside inspection area, during good weather only, if the station has an approved outside inspection area. Reinspection of a vehicle's lights, windshield wipers, seat belts, horn,glazing and mirrors may be conducted - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔outside the inspection station on the driveway. Under nocircumstances may an inspection be performed at any other location The inspection of a vehicle shall be made only by an individual who has a valid inspector/mechanicpermit, except - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔except a person without a valid permit may assist by operating the lights and signalingdevices. No person without a valid inspector/mechanic permit shall issue an - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔approval certificate, a rejectionnotice, an inspection sticker or decal. No owner, operator or employee of an inspection station shall - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔furnish, loan, give or sell an approval certificate, inspection stickeror decal to any person except those entitled to receive it. minimum order of 5 books Public safety and emission inspection stations with Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program(GVIP) analyzers shall purchase a combined minimum of not less than - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔than one hundred (100)safety inspection authorities or emission inspection authorities The Requisition For MVI Supplies (SHP-455) will be used when ordering - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔both stickers or decals. The Requisition for Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program (GVIP) Supplies (SHP-453) will be usedby - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔safety and emission stations with GVIP analyzerswhen ordering safety inspection authorities,emission inspection authorities or decals Requisitions must be - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔accompanied by a check or money order made payable to the Director of Revenue, in the correct amount for the order. The requisition and payment must be mailed to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Motor Vehicle Inspection Division, P.O. Box 568, Jefferson City, MO 65102. If a personal check is returned for any reason because of nonpayment, personal checks will no longer be accepted from that station Stations that submit a check which is returned for nonpayment are - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔subject to administrative action, including suspension and revocation, and criminal prosecution. Cash will not be accepted under anycircumstances. Orders for stickers and decals will be shipped to - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔thestation's address as listed onthe station application or most recent amendment. No fee is charged for inspection stickers, authorities or decals issued to - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔governmental entities Motor vehicle safety inspection stickers, motorcycle inspection decals, safety inspection authoritiesor emissions inspection authorities may be ordered - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔online by utilizing the Missouri State Highway Patrol website. Only public or private stations may submit online orders. All online orders require -** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔payment by electronic check or credit card. Inspection stations may exchange unused expired inspection stickers and decals for the samenumber of current issue. A request to exchange stickers must be accompanied by a- ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Return Of Expired Stickers/Decals Form (SHP-466)properly completed with the numbers of thestickers/decals being returned recorded in the appropriate locations. The stickers or decals must be submitted for exchange no later than April 30 of the calendar year following their expiration An inspection sticker or decal shall be issued immediately following an inspection or reinspectionif - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔the vehicle meets the inspection requirements. The sticker or decal shall immediately be properly affixed to the vehicle by the inspector/mechanic who performed the inspection or reinspection. When an inspection sticker is issued, - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔the inspector/mechanic shall validate the sticker by punchingthe month and the year that the inspection was performed and by legibly writing the informationasked for on the reverse side of the inspection sticker. Previous inspection stickers affixed to the windshield shall be removed. The inspector/mechanic shall affix the current inspection sticker on - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔the inside of the vehicle's windshield in the lower left-hand corner. On motor vehicles not equippedwith a windshield, - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔the inspector/mechanic shall issue a properly validated inspection decal andaffix it to the vehicle's dash or steering column. When an inspection decal is issued for a motorcycle, it shall be affixed - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔upright position on theleft side of the steering fork sleeve at a visible location near the slider tube. The inspector/mechanic is not required to remove a previous-year issue inspection decal. Stations which do not punch the correct month and year issue inspection sticker ordecal shall berequired to - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔remove the sticker or decal from the vehicle and affix a properly validated inspectionsticker or decal to the owner's vehicle without charge Stations will issue inspection stickers or decals from - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔only one (1) book at a time, starting with theirlowest numbered book. All covers from used books of both stickers and decals will be - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔retained by the inspection station. Inspection stickers or decals issued to an inspection station can be used only by that station. The MVI-2 form will be used as an - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔approval certificate, rejection notice and station record. It shallbe completed and signed by the inspector/mechanic who inspected the vehicle. The MVI-2 form will be filed with the station's yellow copies which are filed by consecutive control number. When a vehicle is returned for reinspection after repairs are made, the owner should present his/her rejection notice (yellow copy). The white and pink copies of theMVI-2 form having control numbers that correspond with the owner's rejection notice will be obtained from the station's files. A reinspection will consist - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔of only those items of equipment or components that were originally rejected. If the vehicleis approved, an inspection sticker or decal will be issued. The inspector/mechanicwho made the reinspection shall sign the approval certificate and record his/her inspector/mechanic number and the number of the inspection sticker or decal in thespaces provided. The approval certificate (white copy) then shall be given to thevehicle owner. The yellow copy will be filed by control number. If the rejected vehicle is returned for a reinspection within twenty (20) consecutivedays, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays, - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔no additional inspection feecan be charged for one (1) reinspection. Inspection Station Record The third sheet of the MVI-2 form (pink copy) will be - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔will be filed by consecutive issue of sticker or decal number Twenty (20) pink copies, which are filed by consecutive issue of sticker or decal number, shall be - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔filed between the front and back cover of the used sticker or decal book which contained corresponding sticker or decal numbers. These pink copiesand used covers will be kept by the inspection station for twenty-four (24) months from the date the inspection sticker or decal number was issued, at which time they may be destroyed. Inspection records (yellow and pink copies) shall be - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔given to any member of theMissouri State Highway Patrol or motor vehicle inspector. All MVI-2 forms which are voided will be - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔marked Void. All voided sets will be filed with the station's yellow copies that are filed by consecutive control number If a vehicle owner loses an approval certificate, the vehicle owner may obtain, within sixty (60)calendar days, a replacement approval certificate at no charge from the inspection station whichmade the original inspection. Information for a replacement approval certificate will be obtainedfrom the inspection station's records. The words - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔The words "Replacement Certificate" will be written acrossthe front. The first sheet (original) will be given to the vehicle owner. The second copy (yellow)will be filed by consecutive control number. The third copy (pink) will be filed by sticker or decal number. All inspection station operators and inspector/mechanics shall comply with the motor vehicleinspection law and the motor vehicle inspection rules. All inspections shall be conducted inaccordance with the motor vehicle inspection rules. Failure to comply with the motor vehicleinspection law or the motor vehicle inspection rules will subject the inspection station operator andinspector/mechanic to - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔a warning, suspension or revocation of inspection permits and arrest. Before any inspection station permit or inspector/mechanic permit is suspended orrevoked by the superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the holder will be - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔given the opportunity tohave an administrative hearing as provided by law When a vehicle is sold for junk, salvage or for rebuilding, the purchaser must give to the seller - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔affidavit signed before a notary public stating that the vehicle is being purchased for that purpose. A copy of the affidavit will be given to the buyer with the (Year) (Make) (Model) (Vehicle Identification No.) (Mileage)