PA State Inspection Proctored exam 2024

How often - ANSWERSmust be inspected 1 time each year How to know when inspection is due - ANSWERS- front left side of windshield has an inspection sticker on it - will be ticketed or given 5 day warning - can be done up to 90 days prior to inspection date - must go to a mechanic that is an official state inspection site Length of inspection - ANSWERStakes about 30 mins. Areas of inspection - brakes - ANSWERS2 tires are taken off to check brakes - 1 off each axle Areas of inspection - lights - ANSWERShigh beams, low beams, brake lights, turn signals, license plate light, aim of lights Areas of inspection - tires - ANSWERStread depth, bulges, cuts, scrapes, also check the spare tire Areas of inspection - body check - ANSWERSChassis - frame of car horn, wipers, windshield, not illegal tint on windows, not rust holes in frame more than 3/4" diameter on frame, seats must be fastened down, frame not bent Areas of inspection - steering - ANSWERSfront end check, alignment, no more than 2" of "free-play" on steering wheel Areas of inspection - exhaust system - ANSWERSexhaust pipes not giving off too much carbon monoxide/harmful fume, no holes/leaks on exhaust, no loud sounds (noise) Areas of inspection - test drive - ANSWERSshocks, handling of car, brakes (car brakes in straight line), changes gears (transmission), engine noise