Virginia State Inspection Test
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On vehicles like firetrucks, ambulances, etc. that are permitted to have flashing, blinking, or
alternating lights may be equipped with the means to flash their headlamps when their
emergency warning lamps are activated but the headlamps are _________ to be wired to
allow either the upper or lower beam to flash but not both.—ANSWER-Required
Motorcycles: Reject if the center of the hot spot is set ___________ four inches up or down
from the horizontal centerline or ___________ four inches to the left or right from the
vertical centerline.—ANSWER-More than
Reject if a vehicle, trailer, etc that requires clearance lamps is not equipped with ________
reflectors on the sides as near the front as practical, as well as the rear. Reflectors must be
15 inches and not more than 60 inches from the ground. (Reflectors can have cracks, but
cannot have a piece broken from the surface.—ANSWER-Amber
Reject if headlamps are not aimed within the following tolerances using the optical aimer:—
ANSWER-1. The center of the hot spot of all single element high beam lamps is set more
, than 4 inches up or down from the horizontal centerline or more than 4 inches to the left or
right from the vertical centerline.
2. The left edge of the lamp pattern of any low beam lamp or any combination or multi-
element lamp is more than 4 inches to the left or right of the vertical centerline or the top
edge of the lamp pattern is more than 4 inches above or below the horizontal centerline
when checked on low beam.
Headlamps: except motorcycles: True or false: Rejected if a headlamp visor is over two
inches long unless part of the original body design.—ANSWER-True
How serious are Class I offenses?—ANSWER-They are least serious
How serious are Class II offenses?—ANSWER-They are very serious but are not a cause of
accident or injury.
How serious are Class III offenses?—ANSWER-They are more severe, are most critical from a
safety viewpoint, and could cause a crash.
How serious are Class IV offenses?—ANSWER-They are violations most serious and are
considered so important to the credibility integrity and of the Inspection Program.
What are disciplinary actions for Class I offenses?—ANSWER-1st offense: Verbal counseling
2nd: Written reprimand
3rd: Suspension of 15 - 30 days
Offenses remain active for 24 months
What are disciplinary actions for Class II offenses?—ANSWER-1st offense: Verbal counseling
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Exam Questions with 100%
Correct Answers | Verified |
Updated (Actual Exam) 2025\2026
On vehicles like firetrucks, ambulances, etc. that are permitted to have flashing, blinking, or
alternating lights may be equipped with the means to flash their headlamps when their
emergency warning lamps are activated but the headlamps are _________ to be wired to
allow either the upper or lower beam to flash but not both.—ANSWER-Required
Motorcycles: Reject if the center of the hot spot is set ___________ four inches up or down
from the horizontal centerline or ___________ four inches to the left or right from the
vertical centerline.—ANSWER-More than
Reject if a vehicle, trailer, etc that requires clearance lamps is not equipped with ________
reflectors on the sides as near the front as practical, as well as the rear. Reflectors must be
15 inches and not more than 60 inches from the ground. (Reflectors can have cracks, but
cannot have a piece broken from the surface.—ANSWER-Amber
Reject if headlamps are not aimed within the following tolerances using the optical aimer:—
ANSWER-1. The center of the hot spot of all single element high beam lamps is set more
, than 4 inches up or down from the horizontal centerline or more than 4 inches to the left or
right from the vertical centerline.
2. The left edge of the lamp pattern of any low beam lamp or any combination or multi-
element lamp is more than 4 inches to the left or right of the vertical centerline or the top
edge of the lamp pattern is more than 4 inches above or below the horizontal centerline
when checked on low beam.
Headlamps: except motorcycles: True or false: Rejected if a headlamp visor is over two
inches long unless part of the original body design.—ANSWER-True
How serious are Class I offenses?—ANSWER-They are least serious
How serious are Class II offenses?—ANSWER-They are very serious but are not a cause of
accident or injury.
How serious are Class III offenses?—ANSWER-They are more severe, are most critical from a
safety viewpoint, and could cause a crash.
How serious are Class IV offenses?—ANSWER-They are violations most serious and are
considered so important to the credibility integrity and of the Inspection Program.
What are disciplinary actions for Class I offenses?—ANSWER-1st offense: Verbal counseling
2nd: Written reprimand
3rd: Suspension of 15 - 30 days
Offenses remain active for 24 months
What are disciplinary actions for Class II offenses?—ANSWER-1st offense: Verbal counseling
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
