Safety Inspection Questions and Answers Graded A+

Safety Inspection Questions and Answers Graded A+ What records must a station retain and for how long? Receipts for 18 months Is a vehicle required to be raised during an inspection, whether it be by lift or floor jack? Yes everytime What is the minimum percentage allowed for window tint? 32% What windows on a sedan are measure for window tint? For an SUV? For a Pick up? All on sedans and only front for SUV and Pickups How much does a safety inspection cost the customer? If it failed? If it passed with aftermarket window tint? $13.60 pass 12.75 fail 23.60 total What type of inspection does an electric vehicle receive? Safety Are emission components verified during a safety inspection? For what? Yes, they need to be in place and look like they work What type of inspection does an antique vehicle require? How old are antique vehicles? None, 30 year Does a trailer under 4000 pounds require a safety inspection? No If a vehicle has two wipers on the windshield do they both have to work? Yes If the vehicle is equipped with rear wipers, are they required to both work? No How far in advance of the registration expiration can a vehicle be inspected and count towards its renewal? 90 days Will a tire with 2/32" tread depth on each side with no defects pass a safety inspection? Yes Will a tire that has been plugged pass a safety inspection? Yes Will a tire with weather cracks pass an inspection? It is up to the inspector If an Inspector Mechanics license gets suspended for an inspection violation what must they do? Retake the inspection course How long is an inspection license valid? 4 years Will the DMV notify an inspector mechanic when their license is about to expire? Yes If an inspector mechanic is found guilty of "Clean Scanning" a vehicle what are the possible penalties? Criminal Charge, Type 1, 180 day suspension If an inspector Mechanic lives in SC but works in NC and has a valid SC license can they be licensed to do inspections? Yes Is a customer required to bring their motorcycle to a motorcycle dealership to get it inspected? Is the inspector mechanic required to have a