TEXAS VEHICLE INSPECTOR SAFETY INSPECTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+

TEXAS VEHICLE INSPECTOR SAFETY INSPECTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ If inspecting a truck under 80'' wide is model year 1957 and only has one tail lamp, will it pass inspection? Yes. 1959 or earlier only requires 1 tail lamp for trucks 80'' in width and below When checking vehicle insurance, what is needed to verify financial responsibility? (6 items) Insured's Name Policy Number Make of Vehicle Model of Vehicle Effective Date Expiration Date Insurance Policy must meet what minimum requirement? Liability What information should be taken FROM the vehicle for inspection? VIN Make Model True or False: Vehicle Inspections can be done without insurance. False What does CNG stand for? Compressed Natural Gas What type of vehicle must comply of 49 CFR 571.304? CNG Equipped Vehicle A CNG equipped vehicle must comply of what? 49 CFR 571.304 CNG Fuel Container tank cannot exceed what? Expiration Date Verification of proper CNG Equipment on CNG Equipped vehicles can be verified through what? Observation and/or Documents What is the Road test used for during Vehicle Inspections? Check Service Brakes What requirements must the service brakes meet during the road test to pass? Driving at 20 mph, press brakes firmly to ensure vehicle comes to a smooth stop within appropriate distance. What is the appropriate stopping distance for a sedan? 25 feet What is the appropriate stopping distance for a truck/motorcycle? 30 feet What is the appropriate stopping distance for a commercial vehicle? 40 feet What is the appropriate stopping distance for a Semi Truck? 50 feet When inspecting service brakes, what else should you check for besides stopping distance? Equalization and metal to metal sounds When inspecting service brakes, what would cause a rejection? Brake Warning Lamp is on or comes on Does not meet requirements for stopping distance True or False? ABS Lamp or Signal is on or comes on is not cause for rejection. True What do you inspect for inside the vehicle? (9 items) Wiper Controls Horn Turn Signals Mirror Seat Belts