PA STATE AUTO INSPECTION EXAM
2025 |GUARANTEED ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Stickers shall be kept where? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Kept under
lock and key in a safe place
What is done with any unused stickers? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
Keep them until the QAO comes around. You get a 75% refund on
unused stickers.
First offense of faulty inspection and improper inspection? -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Category 1 violation. 2 months
suspension.
When checking registration or VIN what do we look for, and what if
there's a problem? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ VIN number and
license plate must agree with registration card.
Allowed to have one number off or two numbers transposed (out of
order) if the owner proves forms have been sent to Penn DOT.
VIN plate can't be loose, defaced, or missing.
If there is a problem owner must get a corrected registration or
show that proper forms have been sent to Penn DOT.
,What do you check glazing for? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
Approved safety glass must be in every window and it must be
permanently labeled. See Appendix C(f)
Non transparent material or glass etchings may not obstructs the
drivers view and may not be higher than 3-1/2 inches from the
bottom of any side or rear window.
Glass may not be shattered, broken or have sharp edges.
No defects in the acute area or the critical area or the
windshield.
Louvers can't obstruct driver's vision.
Dual side mirrors are required when using sunscreen or louvers.
What area of the windshield can there be no imperfections? -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ The acute area. (8-1/2 X 5-1/2)
List all the ways to check the wipers. - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
Speed at manufactures specs or at least 45 cycles per minute
Blades can't be torn or smear or streak after 5 cycles.
Must have all wipers
Wipers must reset to rest position.
Washer system working on cars/light trucks newer than 1968.
What do you check the doors and trunk lid for? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ Must be original equipment or same type.
, Must close securely.
List all the ways to check mirrors. - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
Mirrors can't be cracked, discolored or broken.,
Mirrors must hold adjustment. Can't be loose.
Cars with louvers and sunscreens must have 2 outside mirrors
(19-1/2 square inches each).
No junk hanging from rear view mirror.
What's the rule for fender flares? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ May
not exceed 3 inches.
What do you check floor for? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Must be
able to support weight of people and cargo.
No holes allowed.
What is the bumper height for a car and a truck. - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ Must be as strong as and no longer than original
bumper.
Can't be broken or torn.
Wood planks on service trucks (wreckers) only.
Height- passenger vehicles 16-20 inches above ground
MPVs, SUV's and light trucks 16-30 inches above ground.
2025 |GUARANTEED ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Stickers shall be kept where? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Kept under
lock and key in a safe place
What is done with any unused stickers? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
Keep them until the QAO comes around. You get a 75% refund on
unused stickers.
First offense of faulty inspection and improper inspection? -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Category 1 violation. 2 months
suspension.
When checking registration or VIN what do we look for, and what if
there's a problem? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ VIN number and
license plate must agree with registration card.
Allowed to have one number off or two numbers transposed (out of
order) if the owner proves forms have been sent to Penn DOT.
VIN plate can't be loose, defaced, or missing.
If there is a problem owner must get a corrected registration or
show that proper forms have been sent to Penn DOT.
,What do you check glazing for? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
Approved safety glass must be in every window and it must be
permanently labeled. See Appendix C(f)
Non transparent material or glass etchings may not obstructs the
drivers view and may not be higher than 3-1/2 inches from the
bottom of any side or rear window.
Glass may not be shattered, broken or have sharp edges.
No defects in the acute area or the critical area or the
windshield.
Louvers can't obstruct driver's vision.
Dual side mirrors are required when using sunscreen or louvers.
What area of the windshield can there be no imperfections? -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ The acute area. (8-1/2 X 5-1/2)
List all the ways to check the wipers. - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
Speed at manufactures specs or at least 45 cycles per minute
Blades can't be torn or smear or streak after 5 cycles.
Must have all wipers
Wipers must reset to rest position.
Washer system working on cars/light trucks newer than 1968.
What do you check the doors and trunk lid for? - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ Must be original equipment or same type.
, Must close securely.
List all the ways to check mirrors. - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
Mirrors can't be cracked, discolored or broken.,
Mirrors must hold adjustment. Can't be loose.
Cars with louvers and sunscreens must have 2 outside mirrors
(19-1/2 square inches each).
No junk hanging from rear view mirror.
What's the rule for fender flares? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ May
not exceed 3 inches.
What do you check floor for? - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Must be
able to support weight of people and cargo.
No holes allowed.
What is the bumper height for a car and a truck. - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ Must be as strong as and no longer than original
bumper.
Can't be broken or torn.
Wood planks on service trucks (wreckers) only.
Height- passenger vehicles 16-20 inches above ground
MPVs, SUV's and light trucks 16-30 inches above ground.
