Texas Vehicle Inspector TXDPS
Inspect every Passenger Car and Motorhome under 80 inches wide for: - answer 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? - answera. Sound the horn
b. Check actuating device
c. Examine wiring - mounting
Inspection of the horn will result in failure if: - answera. 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
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? - answerInspect 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? - answerRear wipers are not an
inspection Item
If the vehicle does not have a windshield, does it fail? - answerVehicles 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: - answera. 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
h. Blades not making proper contact
, i. Wiper controls not working or in reach
How should you inspect the rear view Mirror? - answerFrom 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? - answerAt least one mirror that
meets all requirements
What would cause a vehicle to fail an inspection of the Mirror? - answera. 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? - answerVehicle will need two
outside mirrors to pass with obstructed interior view.
Vehicle has two outside mirrors but one is cracked and peeling, fail? - answerIt will pass
as long as one mirror meets all requirements
Vehicle has only one mirror mounted to the interior, pass? - answerInterior 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? - answerCheck for excessive lash and
full range of motion
How much lash is acceptable? - answerDepending 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? - answera. Excessive lash
b. Impossible to to turn full right to left
c. Steering mechanism not firmly attached
d. Modification that affects the proper steering
e. Excessively work, broken, or missing parts
f. Visible leaks in Power Steering unit or hoses
g. PS belt is excessively cracked, frayed, or pieces missing, or inadequate tension, or
low fluid
h. Unsafe condition of steering column or steering wheel
Inspect every Passenger Car and Motorhome under 80 inches wide for: - answer 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? - answera. Sound the horn
b. Check actuating device
c. Examine wiring - mounting
Inspection of the horn will result in failure if: - answera. 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
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? - answerInspect 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? - answerRear wipers are not an
inspection Item
If the vehicle does not have a windshield, does it fail? - answerVehicles 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: - answera. 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
h. Blades not making proper contact
, i. Wiper controls not working or in reach
How should you inspect the rear view Mirror? - answerFrom 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? - answerAt least one mirror that
meets all requirements
What would cause a vehicle to fail an inspection of the Mirror? - answera. 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? - answerVehicle will need two
outside mirrors to pass with obstructed interior view.
Vehicle has two outside mirrors but one is cracked and peeling, fail? - answerIt will pass
as long as one mirror meets all requirements
Vehicle has only one mirror mounted to the interior, pass? - answerInterior 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? - answerCheck for excessive lash and
full range of motion
How much lash is acceptable? - answerDepending 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? - answera. Excessive lash
b. Impossible to to turn full right to left
c. Steering mechanism not firmly attached
d. Modification that affects the proper steering
e. Excessively work, broken, or missing parts
f. Visible leaks in Power Steering unit or hoses
g. PS belt is excessively cracked, frayed, or pieces missing, or inadequate tension, or
low fluid
h. Unsafe condition of steering column or steering wheel
