PA State Inspection Mechanic Practice Test
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
When should auxiliary driving lights be lit? - CORRECT ANSWER Only when high-
beams are lit.
When should flood lights be lit? - CORRECT ANSWER Only when low-beams are lit.
How is the critical area of the windshield defined? - CORRECT ANSWER The area
cleaned by the windshield wipers.
How is the acute area of the windshield defined? - CORRECT ANSWER The area in the
driver's normal line of vision—8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high.
How is a light truck defined? - CORRECT ANSWER 11,000lbs or less registered vehicle
weight.
How is a medium truck defined? - CORRECT ANSWER 11,001lbs up to 17,000lbs
registered vehicle weight.
How is a heavy truck defined? - CORRECT ANSWER 17,001lbs and up registered vehicle
weight.
What indicator lights must be operational? - CORRECT ANSWER High-beam, Turn
signals, and Hazard lights.
How often are semi-annual inspections conducted? - CORRECT ANSWER Every 6
months.
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
When should auxiliary driving lights be lit? - CORRECT ANSWER Only when high-
beams are lit.
When should flood lights be lit? - CORRECT ANSWER Only when low-beams are lit.
How is the critical area of the windshield defined? - CORRECT ANSWER The area
cleaned by the windshield wipers.
How is the acute area of the windshield defined? - CORRECT ANSWER The area in the
driver's normal line of vision—8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high.
How is a light truck defined? - CORRECT ANSWER 11,000lbs or less registered vehicle
weight.
How is a medium truck defined? - CORRECT ANSWER 11,001lbs up to 17,000lbs
registered vehicle weight.
How is a heavy truck defined? - CORRECT ANSWER 17,001lbs and up registered vehicle
weight.
What indicator lights must be operational? - CORRECT ANSWER High-beam, Turn
signals, and Hazard lights.
How often are semi-annual inspections conducted? - CORRECT ANSWER Every 6
months.
