TEXAS VEHICLE INSPECTOR TXDPS
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
A vehicle has only one mirror mounted to the interior, pass? - Answer-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? - Answer-Check for excessive lash
and full range of motion
How much lash is acceptable? - Answer-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? - Answer-a. 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
How should you inspect the seat belts on a vehicle? - Answer-Inspect front Lap Belts for
frays, splits, tears, or malfunctioning buckles
What would cause the vehicle to fail inspection of the Seat Belts? - Answer-a. Front
belts are required but not present
b. Webbing is frayed, split, or torn
c. Belt Anchorages are loose, badly corroded, missing
d. Buckles are loose or inoperative
e. All seat belt anchor bolts not securely fastened or missing
f. Pelvic restraint not present
g. Seat belt will not adjust to allow proper fit
If a rear seat belt is frayed, will vehicle fail? - Answer-Rear seat belts are not an item of
inspection
How well should you check vehicles braking systems? - Answer-Thoroughly
, What is the Speed for on-road brake test? - Answer-20mph, and stopping distances are
25ft for passenger vehicles, 30ft for trucks, 40ft for busses and larger trucks
Should you only road test vehicles for braking? - Answer-No. Also test brakes while
standing still for pedal reserve, and visually for cracked or broken vacuum hoses
If a road test is used for checking service brakes, can brakes be tested when brake test
area is icy? - Answer-No. But if only raining, or snowing and surfaces are wet,
inspectors can use discretion.
Do motorcycles need brakes on all wheels? - Answer-Yes, stopping requirement is 30ft
from 20mph (but motor driven cycles and mopeds need only rear wheel brakes)
What would cause a vehicle to fail for inspection of the Brakes? - Answer-a. Vehicle not
equipped with required service brakes
b. Less than 1 inch of pedal reserve on first apply (power assisted brakes)
c. Less than 2 inches of pedal reserve on first apply (conventional brakes)
d. Reserve is less than 1/3 total travel of brake actuator
e. Brake pedal height does not hold for 1 minute
f. Visible leakage in any park of brake system
g. Fluid level more than 1 inch in from top or below recommended level of master
cylinder reservoir
h. Broken, cracked crimped, leaking, or frayed hoses
i. Missing or broken mechanical parts
j. Brake levers or cables not freely operating or aligned
k. Any part of the service brake system removed or inop
l. Obvious metal contact sound, and visual scoring
m. Brakes do not develop required braking force
n. Brakes do not meet stopping distances
o. Brakes are not equalized
p. Red Brake warning signal is/comes on
q. ABS signal not cause for rejection
Will the ABS signal on the dash cause vehicle to fail? - Answer-No, ABS is not an article
of inspection.
If the vehicle pulls to the right during the brake test, Pass? - Answer-No. Vehicle Fails
for brakes not equalized.
A 57 Chevy has a parking brake that does not work. Fail? - Answer-No, Parking brakes
are not required on vehicles before 1960
How should you inspect the parking brake on a vehicle? - Answer-Place vehicle in gear
and slight acceleration with parking brake engaged
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
A vehicle has only one mirror mounted to the interior, pass? - Answer-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? - Answer-Check for excessive lash
and full range of motion
How much lash is acceptable? - Answer-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? - Answer-a. 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
How should you inspect the seat belts on a vehicle? - Answer-Inspect front Lap Belts for
frays, splits, tears, or malfunctioning buckles
What would cause the vehicle to fail inspection of the Seat Belts? - Answer-a. Front
belts are required but not present
b. Webbing is frayed, split, or torn
c. Belt Anchorages are loose, badly corroded, missing
d. Buckles are loose or inoperative
e. All seat belt anchor bolts not securely fastened or missing
f. Pelvic restraint not present
g. Seat belt will not adjust to allow proper fit
If a rear seat belt is frayed, will vehicle fail? - Answer-Rear seat belts are not an item of
inspection
How well should you check vehicles braking systems? - Answer-Thoroughly
, What is the Speed for on-road brake test? - Answer-20mph, and stopping distances are
25ft for passenger vehicles, 30ft for trucks, 40ft for busses and larger trucks
Should you only road test vehicles for braking? - Answer-No. Also test brakes while
standing still for pedal reserve, and visually for cracked or broken vacuum hoses
If a road test is used for checking service brakes, can brakes be tested when brake test
area is icy? - Answer-No. But if only raining, or snowing and surfaces are wet,
inspectors can use discretion.
Do motorcycles need brakes on all wheels? - Answer-Yes, stopping requirement is 30ft
from 20mph (but motor driven cycles and mopeds need only rear wheel brakes)
What would cause a vehicle to fail for inspection of the Brakes? - Answer-a. Vehicle not
equipped with required service brakes
b. Less than 1 inch of pedal reserve on first apply (power assisted brakes)
c. Less than 2 inches of pedal reserve on first apply (conventional brakes)
d. Reserve is less than 1/3 total travel of brake actuator
e. Brake pedal height does not hold for 1 minute
f. Visible leakage in any park of brake system
g. Fluid level more than 1 inch in from top or below recommended level of master
cylinder reservoir
h. Broken, cracked crimped, leaking, or frayed hoses
i. Missing or broken mechanical parts
j. Brake levers or cables not freely operating or aligned
k. Any part of the service brake system removed or inop
l. Obvious metal contact sound, and visual scoring
m. Brakes do not develop required braking force
n. Brakes do not meet stopping distances
o. Brakes are not equalized
p. Red Brake warning signal is/comes on
q. ABS signal not cause for rejection
Will the ABS signal on the dash cause vehicle to fail? - Answer-No, ABS is not an article
of inspection.
If the vehicle pulls to the right during the brake test, Pass? - Answer-No. Vehicle Fails
for brakes not equalized.
A 57 Chevy has a parking brake that does not work. Fail? - Answer-No, Parking brakes
are not required on vehicles before 1960
How should you inspect the parking brake on a vehicle? - Answer-Place vehicle in gear
and slight acceleration with parking brake engaged
