TEXAS VEHICLE INSPECTOR SAFETY INSPECTION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS., Exams of Workplace Safety

Download TEXAS VEHICLE INSPECTOR SAFETY INSPECTION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS. and more Exams Workplace Safety in PDF only on Docsity! TEXAS VEHICLE INSPECTOR SAFETY INSPECTION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSW ERS. If inspecting a truck under 80'' wide is model year 1957 and only has one tail lamp, will it pass inspection? - ANS Yes. 1959 or earlier only requires 1 tail lamp for trucks 80'' in width and below When checking vehicle insurance, what is needed to verify financial responsibility? (6 items) - ANS Insured's Name Policy Number Make of Vehicle Model of Vehicle Effective Date Expiration Date Insurance Policy must meet what minimum requirement? - ANS Liability What information should be taken FROM the vehicle for inspection? - ANS VIN Make Model True or False: Vehicle Inspections can be done without insurance. - ANS False What does CNG stand for? - ANS Compressed Natural Gas What type of vehicle must comply of 49 CFR 571.304? - ANS CNG Equipped Vehicle A CNG equipped vehicle must comply of what? - ANS 49 CFR 571.304 CNG Fuel Container tank cannot exceed what? - ANS Expiration Date Verification of proper CNG Equipment on CNG Equipped vehicles can be verified through what? - ANS Observation and/or Documents What is the Road test used for during Vehicle Inspections? - ANS Check Service Brakes What requirements must the service brakes meet during the road test to pass? - ANS Driving at 20 mph, press brakes firmly to ensure vehicle comes to a smooth stop within appropriate distance. What is the appropriate stopping distance for a sedan? - ANS 25 feet What is the appropriate stopping distance for a truck/motorcycle? - ANS 30 feet [Document title] Microsoft account What is the appropriate stopping distance for a commercial vehicle? - ANS 40 feet What is the appropriate stopping distance for a Semi Truck? - ANS 50 feet When inspecting service brakes, what else should you check for besides stopping distance? - ANS Equalization and metal to metal sounds When inspecting service brakes, what would cause a rejection? - ANS Brake Warning Lamp is on or comes on Does not meet requirements for stopping distance True or False? ABS Lamp or Signal is on or comes on is not cause for rejection. - ANS True What do you inspect for inside the vehicle? (9 items) - ANS Wiper Controls Horn Turn Signals Mirror Seat Belts Brake Pedal Reserve Parking Brake Steering Lash High Beam Indicator Wiper Controls must be what? - ANS Working and in good shape Horn must emit a sound without whistle of up to how many feet? - ANS 200 feet Turn signal must be electrical if the vehicle is what year? - ANS 1960 and newer Turn signal selector must switch and lock in place for proper turn position but does not have to what? - ANS Cancel automatically Mirror must reflect view of highway of at least 200 feet to what? - ANS Rear How many mirrors must meet requirements in order to pass inspection? - ANS One exterior or interior In what condition must mirrors be to meet requirements? - ANS Must not be cracked, peeled, tarnished, or improperly or loosely mounted. Which seat belts are checked during inspection of a vehicle? (excludes buses) - ANS Front seat belts in which front belt anchorages were a part of Manufacturer's original equipment. True or False? [Document title] Microsoft account What are the 6 types of Lamps? - ANS Head Lamps Stop Lamps Tail Lamps Turn Signal Lamps License Plate Lamps Center High-Mounted Stop Lamps What is required for Head Lamps to pass inspection? - ANS Must have 2 clear or white colored lamps with a height of 25'' - 54'' What is required for Stop Lamps to pass inspection? - ANS Vehicle model 1959 or older must 1 stop lamp. Vehicle model 1960 or newer must have 2 red or amber in color. Height requirement is 15''-72'' What is required for Tail Lamps to pass inspection? - ANS Vehicle model 1959 or older, 1 tail lamp. Vehicle model 1960 or newer, 2 and red in color. Height requirement 15''-72'' What is required for Turn Signal Lamps to pass inspection? - ANS All vehicles 1960 model or newer. 2 in front, white or amber in color 2 in rear, red or amber in color What is required for License Plate Lamps to pass inspection? - ANS 1 lamp required with secure mounting and good lamp condition What is required for Center High-Mounted Stop Lamps to pass inspection? - ANS 9/1/1985 or newer Red in color, steady-burning when stop lamps are applied. What is required for Rear Reflectors to pass inspection? - ANS 2 and red in color Height requirement 15''-60'' from center of reflector to the level ground Will a head lamp with a glass or composite lens with condensation pass or fail? - ANS Pass Will a head lamp with a sealed beam with condensation pass or fail? - ANS Fail What would result in a fail for a tail lamp? - ANS Improper Mounting or Damage Shoddy Wiring More than 50% of Diodes not functioning on LED Painted, colored or tinted lenses Loose or broken [Document title] Microsoft account Multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, less than 80'' in width are required to have what? - ANS Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp What is the minimum percentage acceptable for window tint? - ANS 25% What windows are inspected for tint? - ANS Front side windows Windshield brow cannot extend passed the AS-1 line or more than how many inches from the top of the windshield? - ANS 5 Is the windshield brow measured from inside or outside the vehicle? - ANS Inside True or False Window tint can be red, blue, amber or reflective on windshield brow. - ANS False Sun screening, glass coating, or tint is an item for inspection on what type of vehicles? - ANS All Window tint is not inspected on which windows? - ANS Rear windows and rear side windows Every _________ powered vehicle from 2-24 model years old will be checked to determine if fuel cap is missing or defective. - ANS Gasoline What vehicles are exempt from inspection on fuel caps? - ANS Diesel, Motorcycles, slow-moving vehicles, vehicles registered as antiques, or vehicles with a capless system What items are inspected under the vehicle? - ANS Service Brake Parking Brake Exhaust System When looking under the vehicle for the service brake, what is being inspected? - ANS Brake lines and hoses for leaks and condition When looking under the vehicle for the parking brake, what is being inspected? - ANS Vehicles 1960 or newer Missing parts, broken or badly worn and not operating properly Pull cables that are badly stretched, frayed or operating improperly. When looking under the vehicle for the exhaust system, what is being inspected? - ANS Inspect manifold, gaskets, exhaust pipe, muffler, resonator, and supporting hangers. Catalytic converter 84'' and up Location of discharge (should be at rear, sides, or top of passenger compartment) [Document title] Microsoft account When should you reject a vehicle when it comes to the exhaust system? - ANS Leaks, holes or patches in exhaust Pickups equipped with a camper or hard shell cover that does not discharge at rear or sides. When are holes in exhaust passable? - ANS When they are made by manufacturer for drainage Where are the following items located: Exhaust Emissions System, Master Cylinder, Power Steering, Exhaust Manifold - ANS Under the Hood What are the six components of the Exhaust Emissions System? - ANS Air Injection System Exhaust has Recirculation System Thermostatic Air Cleaner Catalytic Converter Evaporative Emission System Positive Crankcase System When it comes to the Exhaust Emissions System plumbing and hoses, what would be cause for a fail? - ANS Loose, broken, leaking or improperly routed plumbing and hoses. When it comes to the Exhaust emissions System air pump belt, what would be cause for a fail? - ANS Loose, removed, excessively cracked, frayed or missing pieces. When looking at the Master Cylinder, what are you inspecting for? - ANS Leaks and fluids at the correct level (no more than 1'' below top or reservoir or recommended level) Inspect the Power Steering for ____________? - ANS Belt condition, leaks, or leaks on the line, fluid level cannot be below recommended manufacturer's level. Exhaust Manifold will result in a fail if any ________ are found. - ANS Leaks What is required to pass a Motorcycle & Motor-Driven Cycle? - ANS Proof of Insurance Horn Mirror (1) Steering Brakes (system) equipped on all wheels except side cars When inspecting a Motorcycle, what are the items that need to be checked? - ANS Tires Wheel Assembly Exhaust System Tail Lamp [Document title] Microsoft account -Montgomery -Parker -Rockwall -Tarrant -Travis -Williamson List the six steps for the recommended inspection procedure. - ANS Road Test Inside the Vehicle Outside the Vehicle Underneath the Vehicle Under the Hood Completion Check steering during road test for: - ANS lash and free movement (full turn without jamming) Check brakes during road test for: - ANS a.) service- pedal reserve, stopping ability, and equalization b.) parking- holding ability Check head lamps while inside the vehicle for: - ANS turn on - beam indicator and dimmer switch Check horn while inside the vehicle for: - ANS sound and actuating device Check mirrors while inside the vehicle for: - ANS view to the rear and mounting Check seat belts while inside the vehicle for: - ANS presence and condition Check turn signal lamps while inside the vehicle for: - ANS switch and proper indication Check windshield wipers while inside the vehicle for: - ANS control and operation Check window tint while outside the vehicle for: - ANS percentage, must be less than 25% Check windshield wipers while outside the vehicle for: - ANS required number and condition of blades Check mirror while outside the vehicle for: - ANS mounting (only if outside mirror is required) Check tail lamp(s) while outside the vehicle for: - ANS operation and condition and appropriate color [Document title] Microsoft account Check stop lamp(s) while outside the vehicle for: - ANS operation and condition must be red in color Check center high-mounted stop lamp while outside the vehicle for: - ANS operation and condition must be red in color and steady-burning when stop lamps are applied Check license plate lamp while outside the vehicle for: - ANS operation and condition, only 1 required Check reflectors while outside the vehicle for: - ANS condition Check turn signal lamps while outside the vehicle for: - ANS operation and condition and proper indication Check vehicles over 80'' in width while outside the vehicle for: - ANS clearance lamps, side marker lamps, safety guards and mud flaps Check school buses while outside the vehicle for: - ANS warning lamps, signs, fire extinguisher, crossover mirror Check tires while outside the vehicle for: - ANS tread depth and visible cuts Check wheels and rims while outside the vehicle for: - ANS defective or bent Check brake system while underneath the vehicle for: - ANS a.) service- leaks, defective rods, or cables b.) parking- defective cables Check catalytic converter while underneath the vehicle for: - ANS leaks, presence when required Check exhaust system while underneath the vehicle for: - ANS muffler, exhaust pipe, tailpipe, mounting brackets, and hangers for presence and condition Check brakes while under the hood for: - ANS master cylinder fluid level and leaks Check exhaust emission system while under the hood for: - ANS presence if required Check horn while under the hood for: - ANS mounting and wiring Check exhaust system while under the hood for: - ANS manifold leaks Check steering while under the hood for: - ANS belts, fluid level, leaks Check motor number while under the hood for: - ANS if 1955 or earlier model [Document title] Microsoft account What should be done at time of inspection completion if vehicle is rejected? - ANS Explain rejection and Issue Vehicle Inspection Report What should be done at time of inspection completion if vehicle has passed? - ANS Issue Vehicle Inspection Report Beginning with what year is the Parking brake inspected? - ANS 1960 for passenger vehicles Beginning with what year is the exhaust emissions system inspected? - ANS 1968 for passenger vehicles What model year is the inspection for the beam indicator required? - ANS 1948 and newer for passenger vehicles What model year is the inspection for the tail lamps required? - ANS 1960 and up for both, 1959 and below for one for passenger vehicles How many stop lights are required for vehicles beginning model year 1959 and earlier? - ANS 1 stop light for passenger vehicles How many stop lights are required for vehicles beginning model year 1960 through 1985? - ANS 2 stop lights for passenger vehicles How many stop lights are required for vehicles beginning model year 1986 and newer passenger cars? - ANS 3 stop lights including center high mounted stop lamp for passenger vehicles Turn signal lamps are required after what year? - ANS 1960 and newer for passenger vehicles If inspecting a truck under 80'' wide is model year 1962 and only has one tail lamp, will it pass inspection? - ANS No. 1960 and newer require 2 tail lamps for trucks 80'' in width and below If inspecting a truck under 80'' wide is model year 1998 and only has two stop lamp, will it pass inspection? - ANS No. 1994 and newer require 3 stop lamps, including center high-mounted stop lamp for trucks 80'' in width and below If inspecting a truck under 80'' wide is model year 1962 and only has one stop lamp, will it pass inspection? - ANS No. 1960-1993 requires 2 stop lamps for trucks 80'' in width and below If inspecting a truck under 80'' wide is model year 1950 and only has one tail lamp, will it pass inspection? - ANS Yes. 1959 and earlier only require one stop lamp for trucks 80'' in width and below [Document title] Microsoft account