MARYLAND STATE INSPECTION
TECHNICAL TEST BANK ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED RESPONSES
FULL SOLUTION
⩥ Who is responsible for performing reinspections?
Answer: The registered inspection mechanic who originally performed
the complete inspection, if available.
⩥ What happens if the original inspection mechanic is unavailable for a
reinspection?
Answer: The licensee must perform a complete reinspection and charge
only for the defective equipment.
⩥ What must be done if the mechanic's registration is suspended or
revoked?
Answer: The licensee must refund the initial inspection fee or have
another registered mechanic re-inspect the vehicle.
⩥ What should the licensee do if the inspection station license is
suspended or revoked?
Answer: Refund the initial inspection fee.
,⩥ What must the licensee provide for inspection personnel?
Answer: The Vehicle Inspection Handbook including all supplements.
⩥ Who can perform inspections at an authorized inspection station?
Answer: Only registered inspection mechanics.
⩥ What must be reported to the Division immediately?
Answer: Changes in inspection or supervisory personnel, stolen or lost
inspection certificates, and any conditions affecting a mechanic's ability
to conduct inspections.
⩥ What must a licensee do if they do not have a registered inspection
mechanic?
Answer: Surrender all unused inspection certificates and remove the
inspection station sign from public view.
⩥ How visible must the authorized inspection station sign be?
Answer: It must be displayed in a manner visible to the public on the
main thoroughfare where the business is located.
⩥ What is required for the certification of defects on safety equipment
repair orders?
Answer: It may be performed outside the designated inspection area but
on the premises of the business.
,⩥ What must the licensee do if there is a change in ownership or
location of the facility?
Answer: Notify the Division and discontinue inspections until
authorized to resume.
⩥ What is the time frame for notifying the Division of changes to the list
of individuals authorized to certify safety equipment repair orders?
Answer: Within 10 days.
⩥ What must the licensee display in public view at an inspection
station?
Answer: The authorized inspection station license, required official
inspection procedure chart, and registered inspection mechanic list.
⩥ What is the responsibility of the licensee regarding the inspection
area?
Answer: The licensee or supervisor must ensure that the inspection area
is kept clear.
⩥ How is the inspection fee for a complete inspection established?
Answer: It is based on the times listed in the regulations at the hourly
flat rate charged for similar mechanical repairs.
, ⩥ What is the inspection time for vehicles 10,000 pounds and under
GVWR for headlight adjustment?
Answer: 0.4 hours.
⩥ What is the total inspection time for vehicles over 10,000 pounds
GVWR with front and rear brakes?
Answer: 2.9 hours, including 0.4 hours for headlight adjustment.
⩥ What additional time is added for each axle on vehicles over 10,000
pounds GVWR with front and rear brakes?
Answer: 1.5 hours for each additional axle.
⩥ What is the inspection time for trailers under 10,000 pounds GVWR
without brakes?
Answer: 0.5 hours.
⩥ What is the inspection time for motorcycles?
Answer: 0.75 hours.
⩥ What is the additional fee for vehicles with post-manufacture window
tint?
Answer: 0.2 hours of the hourly flat rate in addition to applicable
inspection fees.
TECHNICAL TEST BANK ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED RESPONSES
FULL SOLUTION
⩥ Who is responsible for performing reinspections?
Answer: The registered inspection mechanic who originally performed
the complete inspection, if available.
⩥ What happens if the original inspection mechanic is unavailable for a
reinspection?
Answer: The licensee must perform a complete reinspection and charge
only for the defective equipment.
⩥ What must be done if the mechanic's registration is suspended or
revoked?
Answer: The licensee must refund the initial inspection fee or have
another registered mechanic re-inspect the vehicle.
⩥ What should the licensee do if the inspection station license is
suspended or revoked?
Answer: Refund the initial inspection fee.
,⩥ What must the licensee provide for inspection personnel?
Answer: The Vehicle Inspection Handbook including all supplements.
⩥ Who can perform inspections at an authorized inspection station?
Answer: Only registered inspection mechanics.
⩥ What must be reported to the Division immediately?
Answer: Changes in inspection or supervisory personnel, stolen or lost
inspection certificates, and any conditions affecting a mechanic's ability
to conduct inspections.
⩥ What must a licensee do if they do not have a registered inspection
mechanic?
Answer: Surrender all unused inspection certificates and remove the
inspection station sign from public view.
⩥ How visible must the authorized inspection station sign be?
Answer: It must be displayed in a manner visible to the public on the
main thoroughfare where the business is located.
⩥ What is required for the certification of defects on safety equipment
repair orders?
Answer: It may be performed outside the designated inspection area but
on the premises of the business.
,⩥ What must the licensee do if there is a change in ownership or
location of the facility?
Answer: Notify the Division and discontinue inspections until
authorized to resume.
⩥ What is the time frame for notifying the Division of changes to the list
of individuals authorized to certify safety equipment repair orders?
Answer: Within 10 days.
⩥ What must the licensee display in public view at an inspection
station?
Answer: The authorized inspection station license, required official
inspection procedure chart, and registered inspection mechanic list.
⩥ What is the responsibility of the licensee regarding the inspection
area?
Answer: The licensee or supervisor must ensure that the inspection area
is kept clear.
⩥ How is the inspection fee for a complete inspection established?
Answer: It is based on the times listed in the regulations at the hourly
flat rate charged for similar mechanical repairs.
, ⩥ What is the inspection time for vehicles 10,000 pounds and under
GVWR for headlight adjustment?
Answer: 0.4 hours.
⩥ What is the total inspection time for vehicles over 10,000 pounds
GVWR with front and rear brakes?
Answer: 2.9 hours, including 0.4 hours for headlight adjustment.
⩥ What additional time is added for each axle on vehicles over 10,000
pounds GVWR with front and rear brakes?
Answer: 1.5 hours for each additional axle.
⩥ What is the inspection time for trailers under 10,000 pounds GVWR
without brakes?
Answer: 0.5 hours.
⩥ What is the inspection time for motorcycles?
Answer: 0.75 hours.
⩥ What is the additional fee for vehicles with post-manufacture window
tint?
Answer: 0.2 hours of the hourly flat rate in addition to applicable
inspection fees.
