PA EMISSIONS INSPECTOR FINAL EXAM SCRIPT 2025/2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔Vehicle exemptions - ✔✔New or current model year subject vehicles that have
never been registered in PA or any other jurisdiction before the current owner, and have
less than 5,000 miles on the odometer.
Vehicles driven less than 5,000 miles in the previous 12 months that have been owned
by the same person for a minimum of 1 year.
✔✔What do you do if a vehicle qualifies for exemption? - ✔✔Only verify that the
odometer is operation DO NOT do any other visual inspections.
✔✔Customer is refusing to authorize an I/M test? - ✔✔You may refuse to perform
his/her safety inspection.
✔✔Leased Vehicles are subject to... - ✔✔Emissions inspection based on the county
listed on the registration card.
✔✔Can out-of-state vehicles entering PA with a cardboard transportation tag be tested?
- ✔✔Yes! as long as the vehicle can legally be driven on the highway. Vehicle owners
need to apply for registration within 20 days of entering PA.
✔✔There are two main forms that are presented to a customer following an inspection...
- ✔✔Passing = one form
Failing = two forms
✔✔What is the form given if a vehicle fails inspection? - ✔✔The repair data form to
complete and return upon re-inspection (should be completed regardless of who
performs the repairs).
✔✔What are the rules when a customer challenges an I/M result? - ✔✔Must be made
within 10 days of the date on which the vehicle failed.
If vehicle passes, an emissions sticker must be issued for the vehicle and must not be
charged.
Customer must pay if the retest fails.
✔✔When is proof of insurance required? - ✔✔Not for emissions but it is required for
safety inspection.
✔✔What do you fill the mileage field with if the odometer does not work? What does this
signify to PennDOT? - ✔✔All zero's except for the last digit which should be a 1
(000001).
, Signifies that it was not working when the vehicle was inspected.
✔✔Procedures that apply to the emissions sticker: - ✔✔Do not remove any stickers until
the vehicle has passed inspection and is issued a new sticker.
Wipe, dry, and clean the surface on which the sticker is being attached.
Fill out the VIN, date, mileage, and sign the sticker using a permanent marking pen.
Remove the protective slip-sheet
Place proper monthly insert so that the month and year are visible to oncoming traffic.
Position to the immediate right of the safety sticker.
Must be affixed on the premises , on a portion located within 100 feet, and on the same
side of the street.
Void emissions sticker and record in the analyzer and retain for the QAO during the next
audit.
✔✔Sticker Security - ✔✔Safe place, under lock and key, at all times.
✔✔Record Keeping - ✔✔Paperwork should be generated as stickers are issued.
Stations have the ability to print out duplicate copies of each VIR, printouts documenting
replacements, and mileage exemptions.
✔✔Safety Sticker Replacement - ✔✔Fee paid by the station for the inspection sticker,
plus no more than $2 labor.
✔✔Emissions Sticker Replacement - ✔✔Current program management fee, plus no
more than $2 labor.
✔✔What if a vehicle has failed an emissions test, the owner has met the minimum
emissions-related repair costs and the vehicle still fails the emissions test? - ✔✔The
owner may be eligible for a waiver.
✔✔When should a waiver be offered? - ✔✔Any time a customer is eligible. If interested
explain the next steps and whether or not your station can provide the waiver.
✔✔Who can issue a waiver? - ✔✔A certified repair technician
✔✔What is the cost limit? - ✔✔$150.00
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔Vehicle exemptions - ✔✔New or current model year subject vehicles that have
never been registered in PA or any other jurisdiction before the current owner, and have
less than 5,000 miles on the odometer.
Vehicles driven less than 5,000 miles in the previous 12 months that have been owned
by the same person for a minimum of 1 year.
✔✔What do you do if a vehicle qualifies for exemption? - ✔✔Only verify that the
odometer is operation DO NOT do any other visual inspections.
✔✔Customer is refusing to authorize an I/M test? - ✔✔You may refuse to perform
his/her safety inspection.
✔✔Leased Vehicles are subject to... - ✔✔Emissions inspection based on the county
listed on the registration card.
✔✔Can out-of-state vehicles entering PA with a cardboard transportation tag be tested?
- ✔✔Yes! as long as the vehicle can legally be driven on the highway. Vehicle owners
need to apply for registration within 20 days of entering PA.
✔✔There are two main forms that are presented to a customer following an inspection...
- ✔✔Passing = one form
Failing = two forms
✔✔What is the form given if a vehicle fails inspection? - ✔✔The repair data form to
complete and return upon re-inspection (should be completed regardless of who
performs the repairs).
✔✔What are the rules when a customer challenges an I/M result? - ✔✔Must be made
within 10 days of the date on which the vehicle failed.
If vehicle passes, an emissions sticker must be issued for the vehicle and must not be
charged.
Customer must pay if the retest fails.
✔✔When is proof of insurance required? - ✔✔Not for emissions but it is required for
safety inspection.
✔✔What do you fill the mileage field with if the odometer does not work? What does this
signify to PennDOT? - ✔✔All zero's except for the last digit which should be a 1
(000001).
, Signifies that it was not working when the vehicle was inspected.
✔✔Procedures that apply to the emissions sticker: - ✔✔Do not remove any stickers until
the vehicle has passed inspection and is issued a new sticker.
Wipe, dry, and clean the surface on which the sticker is being attached.
Fill out the VIN, date, mileage, and sign the sticker using a permanent marking pen.
Remove the protective slip-sheet
Place proper monthly insert so that the month and year are visible to oncoming traffic.
Position to the immediate right of the safety sticker.
Must be affixed on the premises , on a portion located within 100 feet, and on the same
side of the street.
Void emissions sticker and record in the analyzer and retain for the QAO during the next
audit.
✔✔Sticker Security - ✔✔Safe place, under lock and key, at all times.
✔✔Record Keeping - ✔✔Paperwork should be generated as stickers are issued.
Stations have the ability to print out duplicate copies of each VIR, printouts documenting
replacements, and mileage exemptions.
✔✔Safety Sticker Replacement - ✔✔Fee paid by the station for the inspection sticker,
plus no more than $2 labor.
✔✔Emissions Sticker Replacement - ✔✔Current program management fee, plus no
more than $2 labor.
✔✔What if a vehicle has failed an emissions test, the owner has met the minimum
emissions-related repair costs and the vehicle still fails the emissions test? - ✔✔The
owner may be eligible for a waiver.
✔✔When should a waiver be offered? - ✔✔Any time a customer is eligible. If interested
explain the next steps and whether or not your station can provide the waiver.
✔✔Who can issue a waiver? - ✔✔A certified repair technician
✔✔What is the cost limit? - ✔✔$150.00
