Texas State Inspector Emissions Certification Study Guide with Complete Solutions
Verification of vehicle - ANSWER--Make and model year -Gross vehicle weight
-VIN
Affected county definition - ANSWER--County participating in an inspection and maintenance program (I/M) to reduce harmful emissions from vehicles
Designated vehicle definition - ANSWER--Capable of being powered by gasoline
-2-24 years old
-Required to be registered in an affected county
-Primarily operated in an affected county
Exempt vehicles - ANSWER--Non-gasoline vehicles (including diesel vehicles)
-Motorcycles
OBDII starting date - ANSWER-1996
Motor vehicles are largest source of following pollutants: - ANSWER--Hydrocarbon (HC)
-Carbon monoxide (CO)
Motor vehicle pollutants contribute to formation of: - ANSWER--Ground level ozone
Annual amount of pollution produced by a typical motor vehicle: - ANSWER--1/2 a ton
Main causes of urban smog: - ANSWER--HC emissions
-Oxides of nitrogen (NOx)
Primary purpose of OBDII: - ANSWER--Ensure that vehicles emit minimum amount of pollutants throughout their useful life
Waivers and extensions - ANSWER--Low mileage waiver
-Individual vehicle waiver
-Low income time extension
To qualify for waiver: - ANSWER--Vehicle must pass safety inspection at a DPS waiver station
OBDII inspection consists of: - ANSWER--Checking the results of self-tests conducted while vehicle was driven prior to inspection
Verification of vehicle - ANSWER--Make and model year -Gross vehicle weight
-VIN
Affected county definition - ANSWER--County participating in an inspection and maintenance program (I/M) to reduce harmful emissions from vehicles
Designated vehicle definition - ANSWER--Capable of being powered by gasoline
-2-24 years old
-Required to be registered in an affected county
-Primarily operated in an affected county
Exempt vehicles - ANSWER--Non-gasoline vehicles (including diesel vehicles)
-Motorcycles
OBDII starting date - ANSWER-1996
Motor vehicles are largest source of following pollutants: - ANSWER--Hydrocarbon (HC)
-Carbon monoxide (CO)
Motor vehicle pollutants contribute to formation of: - ANSWER--Ground level ozone
Annual amount of pollution produced by a typical motor vehicle: - ANSWER--1/2 a ton
Main causes of urban smog: - ANSWER--HC emissions
-Oxides of nitrogen (NOx)
Primary purpose of OBDII: - ANSWER--Ensure that vehicles emit minimum amount of pollutants throughout their useful life
Waivers and extensions - ANSWER--Low mileage waiver
-Individual vehicle waiver
-Low income time extension
To qualify for waiver: - ANSWER--Vehicle must pass safety inspection at a DPS waiver station
OBDII inspection consists of: - ANSWER--Checking the results of self-tests conducted while vehicle was driven prior to inspection
