TEXAS STATE INSPECTOR ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Conventional brakes or non-power brakes must have a minimum
pedal reserve of. Answer: 2 inch
◉ Any tire with wear bar indicators would be rejected for the following
reason. Answer: Tread wear indicators contact the road on any two
adjacent major grooves in the center of the middle of the tire
◉ LED tail lamps may have no more than ______ of diodes
malfunctioning to pass inspection. Answer: 50%
◉ When performing a road test on the service brakes, a truck weighing
over 10,000 lbs GVW (this would include larger trucks but not truck-
trailer combinations) should be driven at a speed of 20 mph and should
stop within. Answer: 40 feet
◉ The vehicle owner/operator should be present when the inspector is
checking CNG tank located in the trunk of the car. Answer: True
, ◉ Glass coating or sun screening materials on windshield may not
extend down past the AS-1 line or more than ____ inches, whichever is
closer to the top of the windshield. Answer: 5 inches
◉ Brakes would be rejected if. Answer: There is obvious metal to metal
contact when brakes are applied.
◉ When issuing a Vehicle Inspection Report to a vehicle, the VIN will
be taken from the. Answer: Vehicle
◉ Proof of financial responsibility is not required on motor vehicles
prior to the model year 1988. Answer: False
◉ When is a vehicle required to be inspected for seat belts? Answer:
Anchorages were part of the manufactures original equipment
◉ The turn signal selector switch must lock in the proper position when
applied on. Answer: All vehicles
◉ A truck or trailer is required to have clearance lamps and side marker
lamps if the total width of the vehicle is. Answer: 80 inches or more
◉ In order to pass inspection, tires must have a tread depth of at least
___ in the two center adjacent major grooves. Answer: 2/32 inch
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Conventional brakes or non-power brakes must have a minimum
pedal reserve of. Answer: 2 inch
◉ Any tire with wear bar indicators would be rejected for the following
reason. Answer: Tread wear indicators contact the road on any two
adjacent major grooves in the center of the middle of the tire
◉ LED tail lamps may have no more than ______ of diodes
malfunctioning to pass inspection. Answer: 50%
◉ When performing a road test on the service brakes, a truck weighing
over 10,000 lbs GVW (this would include larger trucks but not truck-
trailer combinations) should be driven at a speed of 20 mph and should
stop within. Answer: 40 feet
◉ The vehicle owner/operator should be present when the inspector is
checking CNG tank located in the trunk of the car. Answer: True
, ◉ Glass coating or sun screening materials on windshield may not
extend down past the AS-1 line or more than ____ inches, whichever is
closer to the top of the windshield. Answer: 5 inches
◉ Brakes would be rejected if. Answer: There is obvious metal to metal
contact when brakes are applied.
◉ When issuing a Vehicle Inspection Report to a vehicle, the VIN will
be taken from the. Answer: Vehicle
◉ Proof of financial responsibility is not required on motor vehicles
prior to the model year 1988. Answer: False
◉ When is a vehicle required to be inspected for seat belts? Answer:
Anchorages were part of the manufactures original equipment
◉ The turn signal selector switch must lock in the proper position when
applied on. Answer: All vehicles
◉ A truck or trailer is required to have clearance lamps and side marker
lamps if the total width of the vehicle is. Answer: 80 inches or more
◉ In order to pass inspection, tires must have a tread depth of at least
___ in the two center adjacent major grooves. Answer: 2/32 inch
