Answers | VA Safety Inspector Exam Prep | Class A/B/C
Certification Guide
Comprehensive Test Bank covering Virginia State Vehicle Safety Inspection requirements for 2026.
Features practice questions with correct answers and detailed explanations on glass rejection
standards, brake requirements, steering/suspension limits, lighting regulations, and inspection
procedures. Includes Class I-IV offense classifications and disciplinary actions. Covers essential
specifications: windshield cloudiness limits, tire tread depth (2/32"), stopping distances (25 ft
from 20mph), hood scoop heights, and rejection sticker validity. Perfect for aspiring Virginia State
Inspectors preparing for certification exams.
, Vehicle or a combination of vehicles must be equipped with what type of brake system. -
Answer -Parking, holding, or emergency brake.
Reject vehicle if it has what wrong with it - Answer -Missing parts, broken parts, or badly
worn parts
On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission must start in - Answer -Park and
neutral
A vehicle that has a manual transmission can't pass inspection if the ____ switch doesn't work -
Answer -Safety
The storage battery compartment shall have an opening to provide what - Answer -
Ventilation,run off, and space
Who is suppose to drive the vehicle in the inspection lane - Answer -Who ever is doing
the inspection
How many wheels are to be removed - Answer -2
Which wheel should be removed - Answer -1 in the front and 1 in the back
Why must lug nuts be torqued to the manufactures specification - Answer -To prevent
damage to disc rotors
After what date did passenger vehicle no longer have red brake failure warning lamp -
Answer -January 1, 1968