PA State Auto Inspection Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024, Exams of Advanced Education

Download PA State Auto Inspection Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024 and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! PA State Auto Inspection Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024 Stickers shall be kept where? - Correct Answer-Kept under lock and key in a safe place What is done with any unused stickers? - Correct Answer-Keep them until the QAO comes around. You get a 75% refund on unused stickers. First offense of faulty inspection and improper inspection? - Correct Answer-Category 1 violation. 2 months suspension. When checking registration or VIN what do we look for, and what if there's a problem? - Correct Answer-VIN number and license plate must agree with registration 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. pg. 1 professoraxe l If there is a problem owner must get a corrected registration or show that proper forms have been sent to Penn DOT. What do you check glazing for? - Correct Answer-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 bottom of any side or rear window. Glass may not be shattered, broken or have sharp edges. No defects in the acute area or the critical 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 imperfections? - Correct Answer-The acute area. (8-1/2 X 5-1/2) pg. 2 professoraxe l What are the guidelines for broken lenses? - Correct Answer- Will not pass if white light shows through. List three reasons for rejecting shocks. - Correct Answer- Missing shocks Mounts or mounting bolts broken Severe leakage. Slight dampness OK What's the minimum steering wheel size? - Correct Answer-13 inches The horn should be heard at least ________feet away. - Correct Answer-200 feet What do we look for when checking the brake pedal? - Correct Answer-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. pg. 5 professoraxe l What's the min. brake specs for Bonded?_______Riveted? _________ - Correct Answer-Bonded 2/32 Riveted 1/32 What do we check brake hoses for? - Correct Answer-Make sure they aren't disconnected, don't leak, flattened or Restricted, dry rot (cord showing) List the items for interior inspection. - Correct Answer- 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 pg. 6 professoraxe l 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" - Correct Answer-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" - Correct Answer-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? - Correct Answer-Reject if broken. pg. 7 professoraxe l Describe the procedure for checking exhaust. - Correct Answer-Must have muffler with no external repairs. No loose or leaking joints or seams No holes or cracks in systems No cutouts No part of system in passenger compartment Must have proper clamps and hangers Original heats shields must be in place. must discharge to outside edge of vehicle. Loud exhaust must meet requirements of Chapter 157 Headers and side pipes OK. Fire equipment exempt from these regulations. What is the most an unmarked drum can be machined? - Correct Answer-.090" over original diameter. What is the deepest a groove can be in a drum or rotor? - Correct Answer-.015" . Can a ply be broken on a leaf spring? - Correct Answer-Yes. MAIN leaf may not be broken. pg. 10 professoraxe l What do we check inside the trunk for? - Correct Answer-No holes in floor bed or inner panels Floor strong enough to hold cargo. How do we check the emergency brake? - Correct Answer- Brakes must set before pedal travels it's limit. Brakes must exhibit resistance when you try to move the car. Acute area - Correct Answer-The part of the windshield 8-1/2 inches wide by 5-1/2 inches high directly in front of the driver's line of vision. Critical area - Correct Answer-The part of the windshield that the wipers sweep. Fleet inspection station - Correct Answer-A station certificate to inspect all types of vehicles leased or owned by the person that has the station certificate. Must have at least 15 vehicles. pg. 11 professoraxe l GVWR - Correct Answer-The loaded weight of a single vehicle as specified on the Federal weight certification label attached to the vehicle. ( DIFFERENT THAN (GW) GROSS WEIGHT ) Light truck - Correct Answer-Registered gross weight of 11,000 lbs or less. Medium truck . - Correct Answer-Registered gross weight from 11,001 to 17,000 lbs inclusive Heavy truck - Correct Answer-Registered gross weight in excess of 17,000 lbs. Safety insert tab - Correct Answer-The numbers applied to the inspection sticker (safety certificate of inspection) that show when the sticker expires. Passenger vehicle - Correct Answer-Motor vehicle (except a motor cycle) designed to carry 15 passengers or less. Primarily used for transporting people. pg. 12 professoraxe l . Name the 3 types of vehicles we check "scrub" line on. - Correct Answer-Street Rods Specially Constructed Vehicles Reconstructed Vehicles. List the types of hammers required for the inspection station. - Correct Answer-Ball-peen Plastic or Brass Rubber An inspection station must be open for a minimum of ______ hours. - Correct Answer-40 hours per day unless you get a waiver from the Bureau. If an inspection station is open on Saturday for fuel and service only must an inspection mechanic be on duty? - Correct Answer-NO- only during normal business hours (7:00 - 5:00 Mon-Fri) Is the inspection fee for a vehicle that fails the same as for a pg. 15 professoraxe l vehicle that passes? - Correct Answer-Yes- Pass or Fail: Same price. Is the price of the sticker included in the fee for inspection? - Correct Answer-NO- the price of the sticker is separate. Must have a sign listing them separately. How many stations can a technician be registered at? - Correct Answer-As many as he/she wants to as long as they notify the inspection supervisor and the Vehicle Control Division of the Names and station numbers of the places they are working. What is the minimum age of the inspection mechanic? - Correct Answer-18 What two documents must a mechanic carry when performing an inspection? - Correct Answer-Driver's License and Mechanic Card pg. 16 professoraxe l Must the inspection technician be re certified and if so how often? - Correct Answer-Yes - Every 3 years. How many days does a mechanic have to take his recertification test? after being notified it's due to expire? - Correct Answer-180 days. What is the meaning of 20-20-12? - Correct Answer-A passenger vehicle going 20 MPH must stop within 20 feet without swerving outside of a 12 foot wide lane. To inspect a motorcycle does the inspection mechanic need a motor cycle license? - Correct Answer-YES . What 5 items must be marked on the back of the certificates of inspection? - Correct Answer-(stickers) Expiration date, VIN, Date of inspection, Brakes inspected, Signature Is a new Certificate of Appointment needed if you move your pg. 17 professoraxe l How long do we keep a copy of the MV-431 inspection records? - Correct Answer-2 years Must work orders be retained for two years? - Correct Answer-Only if someone other than the mechanic fills out the inspection record. The mechanic must sign the work order. . If a vehicle passes inspection can we affix the sticker outside of the inspection area? - Correct Answer-YES. Within 100 feet of the station as long as it's on station property and the same side of the street. What must be 24" high and 21" wide? - Correct Answer-The inspection station sign outside the garage. . How often do we inspect the following? 1. Antique vehicles 2. Trailers under 3,000 lbs. registered GVW 3. Fire trucks pg. 20 professoraxe l 4. Ambulances 5. Trailers over 10,000 lbs. registered GVW 6. School busses - Correct Answer-A. Antique vehicles -Not required B. Trailers under 3,000 lbs. registered GVW -Not required C. Fire trucks -Annually D. Ambulances -Annually E. Trailers over 10,000 lbs. registered GVW -Semi-annually F. School busses -Semi-annually How often should a 12 passenger school van be inspected? - Correct Answer-Semi Annually for any school vehicle that carries students including cars. If you were to purchase a new vehicle with an expired inspection sticker, how many days do you have to get it inspected? - Correct Answer-10 Can you inspect a vehicle registered in another state? - Correct Answer-Yes but not required. Sticker optional pg. 21 professoraxe l What certificates must be displayed at the inspection station? - Correct Answer-Certificate of appointment A fee chart for inspections Form TS-443 listing the inspections mechanics. Your outside inspection station sign. What are the minimum sizes of inspection areas for the following? - Correct Answer-A. Mechanical aimers - 12' wide by 22' long B. Approved headlamp aiming screen - 12' wide by 43' long Can we use old discontinued head light aimers? - Correct Answer-Yes, as longs as they are in good working order and able to test all types of headlights. . What is the maximum floor slope in the inspection area? - Correct Answer-1 percent. How many vehicles can you inspect in one hour? - Correct Answer-2 ( motorcycles -3) pg. 22 professoraxe l