TEXAS STATE INSPECTOR COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ How should you test the horn? Answer: a. Sound the horn
b. Check actuating device
c. Examine wiring - mounting
◉ Inspection of the horn will result in failure if. Answer: a. Vehicle does
not have a horn
b. Horn or switch not securely fastened
c. Wiring insulation is worn, rubbed bare, shorting, burning, or poor
connections
d. Horn switch not readily accesible to operator
e. Horn actuated by striking bare wires
f. Sound not audible for 200ft
g. Horn emits and unusually loud or harsh sound or whistle
h. Operation of the Horn interferes with operation of another circuit
i. Horn switch missing or inoperative
,◉ How should you inspect Windshield Wipers? Answer: Inspect for
satisfactory operation, Check for proper contact of blades with
windshield, Raise arm and release to check for spring pressure return.
◉ Should you check the rear wiper if equipped? Answer: Rear wipers
are not an inspection Item
◉ If the vehicle does not have a windshield, does it fail? Answer:
Vehicles presented for inspection without windshields will not be
required to have wipers. The windshield is not an item of inspection.
◉ Vehicles will fail inspection of windshield wipers if. Answer: a. Not
equipped with original number of wipers
b. Wiper inoperative or improperly adjusted
c. Wiper blades damaged, hardened, or badly worn
d. Blade torn more than one inch in total
e. Blade torn loose from metal backing
f. Metal parts damaged or in contact with windshield
g. Wiper incapable of adequately cleaning windshield
h. Blades not making proper contact
i. Wiper controls not working or in reach
, ◉ How should you inspect the rear view Mirror? Answer: From the
drivers position, visible inspect for clear view to the rear at least 200ft,
inspect for correct location and stable mounting.
◉ How many mirrors should a vehicle have to pass? Answer: At least
one mirror that meets all requirements
◉ What would cause a vehicle to fail an inspection of the Mirror?
Answer: a. Mirror does not provide and 200ft clear rear view
b. Vehicle does not have at least one mirror
c. Mirror creates interference with forward vision
d. Reflective surface of mirror is cracked, broken, peeled, tarnished, or
has sharp edges
e. Mirror is not securely mounted
f. Vehicles with no rear visibility through the rear windows require two
outside mirrors, one on each side
◉ Rear view is blocked by cargo or no rear windows, fail? Answer:
Vehicle will need two outside mirrors to pass with obstructed interior
view.
◉ Vehicle has two outside mirrors but one is cracked and peeling, fail?
Answer: It will pass as long as one mirror meets all requirements
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ How should you test the horn? Answer: a. Sound the horn
b. Check actuating device
c. Examine wiring - mounting
◉ Inspection of the horn will result in failure if. Answer: a. Vehicle does
not have a horn
b. Horn or switch not securely fastened
c. Wiring insulation is worn, rubbed bare, shorting, burning, or poor
connections
d. Horn switch not readily accesible to operator
e. Horn actuated by striking bare wires
f. Sound not audible for 200ft
g. Horn emits and unusually loud or harsh sound or whistle
h. Operation of the Horn interferes with operation of another circuit
i. Horn switch missing or inoperative
,◉ How should you inspect Windshield Wipers? Answer: Inspect for
satisfactory operation, Check for proper contact of blades with
windshield, Raise arm and release to check for spring pressure return.
◉ Should you check the rear wiper if equipped? Answer: Rear wipers
are not an inspection Item
◉ If the vehicle does not have a windshield, does it fail? Answer:
Vehicles presented for inspection without windshields will not be
required to have wipers. The windshield is not an item of inspection.
◉ Vehicles will fail inspection of windshield wipers if. Answer: a. Not
equipped with original number of wipers
b. Wiper inoperative or improperly adjusted
c. Wiper blades damaged, hardened, or badly worn
d. Blade torn more than one inch in total
e. Blade torn loose from metal backing
f. Metal parts damaged or in contact with windshield
g. Wiper incapable of adequately cleaning windshield
h. Blades not making proper contact
i. Wiper controls not working or in reach
, ◉ How should you inspect the rear view Mirror? Answer: From the
drivers position, visible inspect for clear view to the rear at least 200ft,
inspect for correct location and stable mounting.
◉ How many mirrors should a vehicle have to pass? Answer: At least
one mirror that meets all requirements
◉ What would cause a vehicle to fail an inspection of the Mirror?
Answer: a. Mirror does not provide and 200ft clear rear view
b. Vehicle does not have at least one mirror
c. Mirror creates interference with forward vision
d. Reflective surface of mirror is cracked, broken, peeled, tarnished, or
has sharp edges
e. Mirror is not securely mounted
f. Vehicles with no rear visibility through the rear windows require two
outside mirrors, one on each side
◉ Rear view is blocked by cargo or no rear windows, fail? Answer:
Vehicle will need two outside mirrors to pass with obstructed interior
view.
◉ Vehicle has two outside mirrors but one is cracked and peeling, fail?
Answer: It will pass as long as one mirror meets all requirements
