TEXAS SAFETY INSPECTION FINAL
EXAM WITH UPGRADED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
True or False: A moped is not required to have insurance coverage. - ANSWER-False
True or False: There is a separate set of criteria for the inspection of trailers that exceed 7,500 pounds. -
ANSWER-True
What additional item must you inspect for on a school bus? - ANSWER-Fire extinguisher
At what depth of fluid within the master cylinder should you reject the inspection? - ANSWER-1 inch
below the top of the reservoir/below manufacturer recommended level
True or False: The power steering fluid being below the recommended level is not cause for rejecting the
inspection. - ANSWER-False
What model year did the emission system begin to be installed by manufacturers? - ANSWER-1968
Which percentage of light transmission would fail a tint inspection? - ANSWER-20%
Which windows on the vehicle should have the tint inspected? - ANSWER-The front windshield and the
windows to the right and left of the driver
What is the minimum tire tread depth that is acceptable? - ANSWER-2/32 of an inch
, True or False: You must issue a rejection of the inspection if the wheel studs, bolts, nuts, or lugs are
loose, missing, or damaged. - ANSWER-True
What vehicles are exempt from the gas cap test? - ANSWER-Motorcycles
True or False: The exhaust system can be patched as long as no fumes are leaking from the system. -
ANSWER-False
What model year vehicles (and newer) is the catalytic converter considered part of the exhaust system?
- ANSWER-1984
What clearance lights are necessary on vehicles 80" or more in overall width? - ANSWER-2 amber lights
in front, and 2 red lights in rear
What color must the license plate lamp be? - ANSWER-White
True or False: All vehicles must have at least 1 rear reflector that is red in color and placed at a height of
between 15 inches and 60 inches. - ANSWER-False
What model year vehicles require a center high-mounted stop light? - ANSWER-1986 and newer
(passenger vehicles) and 1994 and newer (multipurpose vehicles, trucks, and buses)
What is the height requirement for stop lights? - ANSWER-Not more than 72" or less than 15"
True or False: The stop lights on the vehicle must be red or amber in color. - ANSWER-True
What model year vehicle is one stop light required on? - ANSWER-1959 and older
EXAM WITH UPGRADED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
True or False: A moped is not required to have insurance coverage. - ANSWER-False
True or False: There is a separate set of criteria for the inspection of trailers that exceed 7,500 pounds. -
ANSWER-True
What additional item must you inspect for on a school bus? - ANSWER-Fire extinguisher
At what depth of fluid within the master cylinder should you reject the inspection? - ANSWER-1 inch
below the top of the reservoir/below manufacturer recommended level
True or False: The power steering fluid being below the recommended level is not cause for rejecting the
inspection. - ANSWER-False
What model year did the emission system begin to be installed by manufacturers? - ANSWER-1968
Which percentage of light transmission would fail a tint inspection? - ANSWER-20%
Which windows on the vehicle should have the tint inspected? - ANSWER-The front windshield and the
windows to the right and left of the driver
What is the minimum tire tread depth that is acceptable? - ANSWER-2/32 of an inch
, True or False: You must issue a rejection of the inspection if the wheel studs, bolts, nuts, or lugs are
loose, missing, or damaged. - ANSWER-True
What vehicles are exempt from the gas cap test? - ANSWER-Motorcycles
True or False: The exhaust system can be patched as long as no fumes are leaking from the system. -
ANSWER-False
What model year vehicles (and newer) is the catalytic converter considered part of the exhaust system?
- ANSWER-1984
What clearance lights are necessary on vehicles 80" or more in overall width? - ANSWER-2 amber lights
in front, and 2 red lights in rear
What color must the license plate lamp be? - ANSWER-White
True or False: All vehicles must have at least 1 rear reflector that is red in color and placed at a height of
between 15 inches and 60 inches. - ANSWER-False
What model year vehicles require a center high-mounted stop light? - ANSWER-1986 and newer
(passenger vehicles) and 1994 and newer (multipurpose vehicles, trucks, and buses)
What is the height requirement for stop lights? - ANSWER-Not more than 72" or less than 15"
True or False: The stop lights on the vehicle must be red or amber in color. - ANSWER-True
What model year vehicle is one stop light required on? - ANSWER-1959 and older
