Texas Commercial Vehicle Inspector Exam
Complete Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
What action should be taken if a cracked frame is discovered during inspection?
Correct Answer
Reject the vehicle
Question 2
When must power steering be rejected?
Correct Answer
If there is excessive play, leaks affecting operation, or belts damaged.
Question 3
What frame/suspension conditions would lead to rejection?
Correct Answer
Cracks or insecure mounting affecting safety
Question 4
What is the outcome for an exhaust leak before the catalytic converter on a 2010
vehicle?
Correct Answer
Reject
Question 5
When does a vehicle fail OBD emissions?
Correct Answer
If MIL is commanded on with stored DTCs affecting emissions
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,Question 6
What must inspector training and certification be completed through?
Correct Answer
DPS-approved training + written/practical exams (80%+)
Question 7
What conditions would cause an exhaust system to be rejected?
Correct Answer
Leaks, holes, missing hangers, or improper discharge location
Question 8
How often are inspector certifications renewed?
Correct Answer
Every two years (even-numbered year end).
Question 9
What should be done if a vehicle has MIL commanded on and confirmed emissions-
related DTCs?
Correct Answer
Failed
Question 10
What should an inspector do if the station owner directs partial inspections?
Correct Answer
Report/comply with full inspection rules or face sanctions
Question 11
What is required for rear red reflectors?
Correct Answer
Must be in place and functional.
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,Question 12
What must the VIN do?
Correct Answer
Match and be legible
Texas Commercial Vehicle Inspector
Exam COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
Question 1
What is the minimum tread depth required for rear tires?
Correct Answer
2/32 of an inch
Question 2
What is the maximum allowable width for a crack in the windshield?
Correct Answer
No cracks over ¼ inch wide
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, Question 3
What conditions will cause wipers to be rejected during inspection?
Correct Answer
Wipers with tears greater than 1 inch or missing wipers will be rejected.
Question 4
At what speed should the service brake be tested?
Correct Answer
20 mph
Question 5
What is required for the high beam indicator in vehicles from 1948 and newer?
Correct Answer
Must be lighted whenever the uppermost distribution of light is in use
Question 6
What is the requirement for LED tail lamps?
Correct Answer
No more than 50% of diodes may be malfunctioning.
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Complete Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
What action should be taken if a cracked frame is discovered during inspection?
Correct Answer
Reject the vehicle
Question 2
When must power steering be rejected?
Correct Answer
If there is excessive play, leaks affecting operation, or belts damaged.
Question 3
What frame/suspension conditions would lead to rejection?
Correct Answer
Cracks or insecure mounting affecting safety
Question 4
What is the outcome for an exhaust leak before the catalytic converter on a 2010
vehicle?
Correct Answer
Reject
Question 5
When does a vehicle fail OBD emissions?
Correct Answer
If MIL is commanded on with stored DTCs affecting emissions
Page 1 of 184
,Question 6
What must inspector training and certification be completed through?
Correct Answer
DPS-approved training + written/practical exams (80%+)
Question 7
What conditions would cause an exhaust system to be rejected?
Correct Answer
Leaks, holes, missing hangers, or improper discharge location
Question 8
How often are inspector certifications renewed?
Correct Answer
Every two years (even-numbered year end).
Question 9
What should be done if a vehicle has MIL commanded on and confirmed emissions-
related DTCs?
Correct Answer
Failed
Question 10
What should an inspector do if the station owner directs partial inspections?
Correct Answer
Report/comply with full inspection rules or face sanctions
Question 11
What is required for rear red reflectors?
Correct Answer
Must be in place and functional.
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,Question 12
What must the VIN do?
Correct Answer
Match and be legible
Texas Commercial Vehicle Inspector
Exam COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
Question 1
What is the minimum tread depth required for rear tires?
Correct Answer
2/32 of an inch
Question 2
What is the maximum allowable width for a crack in the windshield?
Correct Answer
No cracks over ¼ inch wide
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, Question 3
What conditions will cause wipers to be rejected during inspection?
Correct Answer
Wipers with tears greater than 1 inch or missing wipers will be rejected.
Question 4
At what speed should the service brake be tested?
Correct Answer
20 mph
Question 5
What is required for the high beam indicator in vehicles from 1948 and newer?
Correct Answer
Must be lighted whenever the uppermost distribution of light is in use
Question 6
What is the requirement for LED tail lamps?
Correct Answer
No more than 50% of diodes may be malfunctioning.
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