VA State Inspection Exam
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PASS
How many rejection stickers can be issued to one vehicle?—ANSWER-Only one
When to remove rejection sticker—ANSWER-When vehicle meets all of the inspection
requirements
When inspector drives into inspection lane, they should test...—ANSWER-Both service and
parking brakes
Lug nuts must be torqued to manufacturers specifications to prevent what?—ANSWER-
Damage to disc rotors
Trailers having an actual gross weight of less than _________ pounds are not required to be
equipped with brakes. However, if brakes are installed these vehicles must be inspected.—
ANSWER-3,000
What date are passenger vehicles supposed to be equipped with a red brake failure light?—
ANSWER-January 1st, 1968
Do you reject if only the amber ABS/anti-lock brake lamp is on?—ANSWER-No
Vehicle must identify and start only in which gears?—ANSWER-Park and neutral
, How big must a crack be to fail a drum or disc?—ANSWER-One half the width of the friction
surface
Can all-thread be used as U-bolts in the suspension system?—ANSWER-No
What is considered a lift block and do you reject for them?—ANSWER-Any piece of wood,
metal or other material placed between and seperating the vehicles front axle and the
springs (This does not prohibit the use of shims to correct front end alignment). Yes.
What tool is used to check ball joint play?—ANSWER-Dial indicator
Do you reject for power steering dampness?—ANSWER-No
Do you inspect CV boots, CV joints or universal joints on rear wheel drive vehicles?—
ANSWER-No
An engine or transmission mount fails when they allow the powertrain to come in contact
with what?—ANSWER-The firewall or other body parts
Reject chains, cables, etc. used to attach a towed vehicle if they are_______—ANSWER-Not
securely attached or are broken, worn or abraded
Do you reject mismatched tires?—ANSWER-Yes
What do bulbs need to be marked with?—ANSWER-Light source type, the manufacturers
name or trademark, and DOT
How long can a headlamp visor be?—ANSWER-Two inches unless manufacturer designed
What type of bulb is used for a license plate lamp?—ANSWER-SAE-L
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
How many rejection stickers can be issued to one vehicle?—ANSWER-Only one
When to remove rejection sticker—ANSWER-When vehicle meets all of the inspection
requirements
When inspector drives into inspection lane, they should test...—ANSWER-Both service and
parking brakes
Lug nuts must be torqued to manufacturers specifications to prevent what?—ANSWER-
Damage to disc rotors
Trailers having an actual gross weight of less than _________ pounds are not required to be
equipped with brakes. However, if brakes are installed these vehicles must be inspected.—
ANSWER-3,000
What date are passenger vehicles supposed to be equipped with a red brake failure light?—
ANSWER-January 1st, 1968
Do you reject if only the amber ABS/anti-lock brake lamp is on?—ANSWER-No
Vehicle must identify and start only in which gears?—ANSWER-Park and neutral
, How big must a crack be to fail a drum or disc?—ANSWER-One half the width of the friction
surface
Can all-thread be used as U-bolts in the suspension system?—ANSWER-No
What is considered a lift block and do you reject for them?—ANSWER-Any piece of wood,
metal or other material placed between and seperating the vehicles front axle and the
springs (This does not prohibit the use of shims to correct front end alignment). Yes.
What tool is used to check ball joint play?—ANSWER-Dial indicator
Do you reject for power steering dampness?—ANSWER-No
Do you inspect CV boots, CV joints or universal joints on rear wheel drive vehicles?—
ANSWER-No
An engine or transmission mount fails when they allow the powertrain to come in contact
with what?—ANSWER-The firewall or other body parts
Reject chains, cables, etc. used to attach a towed vehicle if they are_______—ANSWER-Not
securely attached or are broken, worn or abraded
Do you reject mismatched tires?—ANSWER-Yes
What do bulbs need to be marked with?—ANSWER-Light source type, the manufacturers
name or trademark, and DOT
How long can a headlamp visor be?—ANSWER-Two inches unless manufacturer designed
What type of bulb is used for a license plate lamp?—ANSWER-SAE-L
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
