PA Emission Certification Test
EXEMPT MEANS EXEMPT? - ANS No matter what condition the vehicle may be
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in, if the vehicle qualifies for an exemption it must be given it!
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If the vehicle is truly in horrible shape it will most likely fail the safety inspection.
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HC? - ANS Hydrocarbon produced by misfire
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How close does the vehicle have to be to the station in order to affix the sticker onto the
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vehicle? - ANS Must be within 100ft of the station and on the same side of the
street.
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How old must you be to become a PA certified Emission Inspector? - ANS 18
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years old.
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If a vehicle is not registered in an I/M area and the vehicle passes, but the customer
does not want the sticker what must you put in the inspection machine? -
PA99999999
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Note* if the vehicle is from another state you must put the states abbreviation.
Ex. NY99999999
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If the odometer is broken what must you enter into the I/M machine? - ANS
000001
NO EXEMPTION FROM I/M TEST IF ODOMETER IS BROKEN.
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If the vehicle fails the I/M retest what happens? - ANS Another V.I.R is printed out
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and the R.D.F repair data form should be presented to a along with all the repair
receipts and V.I.R Emission repair technician to see if the vehicle is eligible for an
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exemption.
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If you move from an non emission area to an emission area within how many days must
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you get an I/M sticker? - ANS 10 days.
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What counts for registration? - ANS Internet renewal registration
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Non expired registration card
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What doesn't count for registration? - ANS A title
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An expired registration card
Renewal bill
What happens if a vehicle fails the I/M test? - ANS The machine prints out a V.I.R
Vehicle inspection report. Whether it passes or fails. It also prints out a R.D.F