Texas Vehicle Inspector TXDPS Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions

Texas Vehicle Inspector TXDPS Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Inspect every Passenger Car and Motorhome under 80 inches wide for: - Answer️️ -Horn, Windshield Wipers, Mirror, Steering, Seat Belts, Brakes, Tires, Wheel Assembly, Exhaust System, Exhaust emissions system, Beam Indicator, Tail Lamps, Stop Lamps, License Plate Lamp, Rear Red Reflectors, Turn Signal Lamps, Head Lamps, VIN number, Window Tinting, Gas Cap. How should you test the horn? - Answer️️ -a. Sound the horn b. Check actuating device c. Examine wiring - mounting Inspection of the horn will result in failure if: - Answer️️ -a. Vehicle does not have a horn b. Horn or switch not securely fastened c. Wiring insulation is worn, rubbed bare, shorting, burning, or poor connections d. Horn switch not readily accesible to operator e. Horn actuated by striking bare wires f. Sound not audible for 200ft ©SOPHIABENNET@ Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:21 AM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 2 g. Horn emits and unusually loud or harsh sound or whistle h. Operation of the Horn interferes with operation of another circuit i. Horn switch missing or inoperative How should you inspect Windshield Wipers? - Answer️️ -Inspect for satisfactory operation, Check for proper contact of blades with windshield, Raise arm and release to check for spring pressure return. Should you check the rear wiper if equipped? - Answer️️ -Rear wipers are not an inspection Item If the vehicle does not have a windshield, does it fail? - Answer️️ - Vehicles presented for inspection without windshields will not be required to have wipers. The windshield is not an item of inspection. Vehicles will fail inspection of windshield wipers if: - Answer️️ -a. Not equipped with original number of wipers b. Wiper inoperative or improperly adjusted c. Wiper blades damaged, hardened, or badly worn d. Blade torn more than one inch in total e. Blade torn loose from metal backing f. Metal parts damaged or in contact with windshield g. Wiper incapable of adequately cleaning windshield ©SOPHIABENNET@ Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:21 AM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 3 h. Blades not making proper contact i. Wiper controls not working or in reach How should you inspect the rear view Mirror? - Answer️️ -From the drivers position, visible inspect for clear view to the rear at least 200ft, inspect for correct location and stable mounting. How many mirrors should a vehicle have to pass? - Answer️️ -At least one mirror that meets all requirements What would cause a vehicle to fail an inspection of the Mirror? - Answer️️ -a. Mirror does not provide and 200ft clear rear view b. Vehicle does not have at least one mirror c. Mirror creates interference with forward vision d. Reflective surface of mirror is cracked, broken, peeled, tarnished, or has sharp edges e. Mirror is not securely mounted f. Vehicles with no rear visibility through the rear windows require two outside mirrors, one on each side Rear view is blocked by cargo or no rear windows, fail? - Answer️️ - Vehicle will need two outside mirrors to pass with obstructed interior view. ©SOPHIABENNET@ Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:21 AM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 4 Vehicle has two outside mirrors but one is cracked and peeling, fail? - Answer️️ -It will pass as long as one mirror meets all requirements Vehicle has only one mirror mounted to the interior, pass? - Answer️️ - Interior mirror, if the only one equipped, must pass all requirements and have a clear view to the rear of 200ft How should you check the Steering of a vehicle? - Answer️️ -Check for excessive lash and full range of motion How much lash is acceptable? - Answer️️ -Depending on steering wheel diameter, and whether the vehicle has manual or power steering. Manual steering, no more than 2" on most vehicles. PS - 3-4' for most vehicles What would cause a vehicle to fail inspection of Steering? - Answer️️ -a. Excessive lash b. Impossible to to turn full right to left c. Steering mechanism not firmly attached d. Modification that affects the proper steerin