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PA State Vehicle Inspection: Practice Test Questions and Answers, Exams of Information Integration

Pennsylvania State University - Lehigh ValleyInformation Integration

A comprehensive set of practice test questions and answers related to pennsylvania's state vehicle inspection regulations. It covers various aspects of vehicle inspection, including windshield requirements, lighting devices, brake systems, and inspection procedures. The questions address specific regulations, such as the dimensions of an inspection area, required tools, and the frequency of inspections. This resource is designed to help mechanics and inspection station personnel prepare for certification exams and stay updated on current regulations, ensuring compliance and safety in vehicle inspections. It serves as a valuable study aid for understanding the detailed requirements and processes involved in conducting thorough and accurate vehicle inspections in pennsylvania. The document also includes information on the administrative aspects of running an inspection station, such as certificate requirements and record-keeping.

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PA STATE INSPECTION PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1.Acute Area of the Windshield: The center of the critical area on
the driver's side of the vehicle directly in the
driver's normal line of vision 8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high.
2.Auxillary Driving Lamp: a lighting device mounted to provide
illumination in front of the vehicle and to supplement the upper beam of
a standard head lamp system. It is not intended for use alone or with
the lower beam of the standard headlamp system
3.Certified Inspection Mechanic: A person who holds a valid
certification card issued by the Bureau certifying that the person is
qualified, has passed all require- ments to inspect specific vehicles and
holds a valid driver's license for the correct class of vehicle
4.Clearance lamps: Lamps which show to the front or rear of a vehicle
to indicate overall width and height of a vehicle -- on trucks and buses
80 inches or more in width.
5.COMMONWEALTH INSPECTION STATION: An inspection station
appointed to inspect all types of vehicles, space permitted, owned by
and engaged exclusively in the performance of the official duties of the
Federal Government, the Common- wealth, or a political subdivision of
the Commonwealth
6.Critical Area of the Windshield: The part of the vehicle
windshield cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system
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PA STATE INSPECTION PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS

  1. Acute Area of the Windshield: The center of the critical area on the driver's side of the vehicle directly in the driver's normal line of vision 8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high.
  2. Auxillary Driving Lamp: a lighting device mounted to provide illumination in front of the vehicle and to supplement the upper beam of a standard head lamp system. It is not intended for use alone or with the lower beam of the standard headlamp system
  3. Certified Inspection Mechanic: A person who holds a valid certification card issued by the Bureau certifying that the person is qualified, has passed all require- ments to inspect specific vehicles and holds a valid driver's license for the correct class of vehicle
  4. Clearance lamps: Lamps which show to the front or rear of a vehicle to indicate overall width and height of a vehicle -- on trucks and buses 80 inches or more in width.
  5. COMMONWEALTH INSPECTION STATION: An inspection station appointed to inspect all types of vehicles, space permitted, owned by and engaged exclusively in the performance of the official duties of the Federal Government, the Common- wealth, or a political subdivision of the Commonwealth
  6. Critical Area of the Windshield: The part of the vehicle windshield cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system

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  1. Fleet inspection station: An inspection station appointed to inspect all types of vehicles, space permitting, leased by or owned and registered in the name of the person in whose name the certificate of appointment is issued
  2. fog lamps: Lamps which are used with or in lieu of the lower beam headlamps to provide illumination under conditions of rain, snow or fog
  3. GCWR - Gross Combination Weight Rating: PICK ALL OF THE ABOVE WITH ANY ANSWER RELATED TO GCWR
  4. Heavy truck: A truck having a registered gross weight in excess of 17,000 pounds or a truck tractor
  5. IDENTIFICATION LAMPS: Lamps used in groups of three, in a horizontal row, which show to the front or rear, or both, on vehicles 80 inches or more in width
  6. INDICATOR LIGHTS: Lamps that are visible to the operator of a vehicle that indi- cate operation of appropriate electrical circuits, malfunction of vehicle performance and requirement for remedial action by the operator of the vehicle
  7. Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Insert Tab: A number tab, applied to the safety certificate of inspection, which indicates the month in which the safety certificate of inspection expires and that the vehicle is subject to the Emission Inspection Program

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  1. Subject Vehicle: A GASOLINE POWERED VEHICLE WIHT A GROSS WEIGHT OF 9000LBS OR LESS
  2. TAIL LAMP: A steady burning low intensity light used on the rear of a vehicle
  3. WHAT VEHICLES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE INSPECTED: VEHICLE BE- ING TOWED TRAILER WITH A GROSS WEIGHT OF 3000LBS OR LESS A NEW VEHICLE WHILE ITS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING INCLUDING TESTING AND NOT IN TRANSIT FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO THE PURCHASER/DEALER AN ANTIQUE VEHICLE
  4. Semi annual inspection: School Buses, vehicles that are under contract with or owned by a school district or a private or parochial school any vans or vehicles used to transport students or workers owned by a commercial enterprise and mass transit vehicles that weigh more than 17,000LBS

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  1. What vehicles need inspection annually?: Other vehicles including motor homes emergency vehicles and private non commercial vehicles used to transport students shall be inspected annually. (Of course personally owned vehicles.)
  2. If your vehicle is out of the State of PA for longer than 30 days and your reenter with an expired inspection how long do you have to get a new inspection?: 10 days
  3. How much time do you have to inspect your Newly-Purchased Vehicles that doesn't have valid inspection: 10 Days
  4. Can you get an out of state vehicle registered in Pennsylvania?: Yes you can as long as it meets PA requirements.
  5. How long before an emissions sticker expires can you issue a safety sticker?: Within 90 days before the emissions sticker expires.
  6. If the emissions sticker is going to expire within 90 days what do you do?: You must have the vehicle reinspected for emissions before a safety sticker is issued.
  7. What is a certificate of appointment?: A certificate that allows you/your station to issue inspections.
  8. Can you transfer your certificate of appointment to another person or location?: No you can not.
  9. When applying for a change of address for your station what form do you use?: MV-
  10. How much does your bond need to be for each place of

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  1. What tools are required?: Brake lining gauge being able to read increments of 1/32, Hole punch with minimum diameter of 1/4-3/8, ball joint gauge, micrometer gauges, More as well but you need to know these for the test.
  2. Discontinued tester for headlights: You may use any type as long as they are able to test all types of headlights.
  3. How many hours a week are required by an inspection station to be open?: 40 Hours.
  4. If you have no DL can you inspect?: No DL no inspection.
  5. Can you work part time at multiple stations?: Yes you can with notifying the supervisor about the other ones.
  6. How many vehicles can you inspect an hour?: 2 vehicles an hour.
  7. How long can a mechanic be certified for?: 5 Years.
  8. After notice how long do you have to take a test for recertification?: 180 days.
  9. When should you have your Inspection card?: Whenever performing inspec- tion.
  10. What must you do to keep your regulations updated?: Check for notices on drive PA.
  11. What do you do when an inspector is hired?: Must notify the station super- visor and VCD Vehicle Control Division.
  12. What do you do with the records at your station?: Keep them readily avail- able from one audit to another.
  13. What should you assume responsibility for at your station?:

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EVERYTHING

  1. When opening a new station or changing location can you issue inspection before its checked by the state?: No you must have it investigated by the state.
  2. What do you do if a customers vehicle needs repairs?: Inform them before continuing.
  3. ?ligibility of inspection station shall be issued by : The federal govern- ment, The commonwealth and a subdivision of it.
  4. Fleet inspection stations must own or lease how many vehicles to be eligible?: 15 or more. Certificate of appointment shall only allow you to inspect the vehicles you own or lease. And will be canceled if its under 15 vehicles.
  5. What tools needed for trailers or recreational vehicles?: ammeter low range type.
  6. What tools needed for motorcycles?: Spoke wrench.
  7. Can you affix a certificate of inspection if the vehicle has not completed inspection?: NO.
  8. What do you need to use to write on the back of the sticker?: Permanent ink not pen Sharpie.

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  1. What's the punishment for violation of fake or stolen stickers in your possession?: 1 year for first offense. Permanent for 2nd offense.
  2. What's the punishment for selling or loaning stickers?: 1 year for first offense. Permanent for 2nd offense.
  3. When a station is suspended the State may seize what?: Inspection records. Cert. of Appointment. Signature cards. Any unused stickers. Unused monthly inserts. A mechanic cert. card. They won't take your DL