PA STATE INSPECTION 2026 FINAL
PAPER PRACTICE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS ACCURATE A+
◉ how should steering components be maintained?
Answer: the steering component should be in safe operating conditions
◉ the steering wheel shall have a minimum outside diameter of ??
Answer: 13 inches
◉ a passenger car manufactured after June 30, 1967 and designated as a
1968 or later model shall be equipped with what?
Answer: service brake system with rupture failure design that doesn't not
result in complete brake loss
◉ brake lines shall be approved for use as
Answer: brake lines
◉ what shall a vehicle specified in this chapter be equipped with?
Answer: parking brake
◉ what should a parking brake be adequate to hold the vehicle on?
Answer: ice or snow on a 20% grade
, ◉ a radial ply tire shall not be used on?
Answer: the same axle as a belted or bias tire
◉ different types of tires
Answer: different types of tires shall not be used on the same axle unless
in the event of an emergency
◉ Non-Pneumatic tires
Answer: only if originally equipped by the manufacturer and or an
antique vehicle
◉ ice grips or studs
Answer: may not be equipped if they have projections greater than
2/32nds
◉ tires and rims
Answer: must meet or beat manufacturer specs
◉ spacers can be no thicker than
Answer: 1/4 inch
◉ what head lamp system should your vehicle be equipped with
Answer: two or four head lamp system
PAPER PRACTICE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS ACCURATE A+
◉ how should steering components be maintained?
Answer: the steering component should be in safe operating conditions
◉ the steering wheel shall have a minimum outside diameter of ??
Answer: 13 inches
◉ a passenger car manufactured after June 30, 1967 and designated as a
1968 or later model shall be equipped with what?
Answer: service brake system with rupture failure design that doesn't not
result in complete brake loss
◉ brake lines shall be approved for use as
Answer: brake lines
◉ what shall a vehicle specified in this chapter be equipped with?
Answer: parking brake
◉ what should a parking brake be adequate to hold the vehicle on?
Answer: ice or snow on a 20% grade
, ◉ a radial ply tire shall not be used on?
Answer: the same axle as a belted or bias tire
◉ different types of tires
Answer: different types of tires shall not be used on the same axle unless
in the event of an emergency
◉ Non-Pneumatic tires
Answer: only if originally equipped by the manufacturer and or an
antique vehicle
◉ ice grips or studs
Answer: may not be equipped if they have projections greater than
2/32nds
◉ tires and rims
Answer: must meet or beat manufacturer specs
◉ spacers can be no thicker than
Answer: 1/4 inch
◉ what head lamp system should your vehicle be equipped with
Answer: two or four head lamp system