Maryland State Inspection-technical Exam Study questions and answers
A+ Grade 2026\2027
Steering wheel
- correct answer reject for
cracks and breaks
non continuity
not original or equivalent size
objects mounted on column
Inspection for lash
- correct answer front wheels straight ahead
turn wheel until motion can be observed at road wheels
engine must be running for vehicles with power steering
Failure for lash
- correct answer 16 inch wheel 2 inches
18 inch wheel 2 1/4 inches
20 inch wheel 2 1/2 inches
22 inch wheel 2 3/4 inches
lash failure for power steering system
- correct answer 0.4 inches or 10mm
inspect for travel
- correct answer turn steering full right and full left
jack front wheels slightly on vehicles without power steering.
, check for binding and jamming
inspect for linkage play
- correct answer lift front end with wheels straight ahead, apply brakes,grasp front and rear of tire
,record movement at extreme front or rear of tire
Camber
- correct answer inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel from vertical
Ball joint wear-without wear indicators
- correct answer reject for movement exceeding manufacturer specs
repaired by heating
equipped with tightener or repair kit
Types of ball joints
- correct answer wear indicator
standard
turning torque
preloaded
Springs and torsion bars
- correct answer five or more one four or less none
U bolts are not long enough 1/4 of length
any object sticking below edge of wheel rim
service brake test
- correct answer on road at speed of 20mph
smooth stop within 25 feet for passenger cars
30 feet for light trucks
hydraulic system test
- correct answer brake pedal height shall remain constant for one minute
A+ Grade 2026\2027
Steering wheel
- correct answer reject for
cracks and breaks
non continuity
not original or equivalent size
objects mounted on column
Inspection for lash
- correct answer front wheels straight ahead
turn wheel until motion can be observed at road wheels
engine must be running for vehicles with power steering
Failure for lash
- correct answer 16 inch wheel 2 inches
18 inch wheel 2 1/4 inches
20 inch wheel 2 1/2 inches
22 inch wheel 2 3/4 inches
lash failure for power steering system
- correct answer 0.4 inches or 10mm
inspect for travel
- correct answer turn steering full right and full left
jack front wheels slightly on vehicles without power steering.
, check for binding and jamming
inspect for linkage play
- correct answer lift front end with wheels straight ahead, apply brakes,grasp front and rear of tire
,record movement at extreme front or rear of tire
Camber
- correct answer inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel from vertical
Ball joint wear-without wear indicators
- correct answer reject for movement exceeding manufacturer specs
repaired by heating
equipped with tightener or repair kit
Types of ball joints
- correct answer wear indicator
standard
turning torque
preloaded
Springs and torsion bars
- correct answer five or more one four or less none
U bolts are not long enough 1/4 of length
any object sticking below edge of wheel rim
service brake test
- correct answer on road at speed of 20mph
smooth stop within 25 feet for passenger cars
30 feet for light trucks
hydraulic system test
- correct answer brake pedal height shall remain constant for one minute
