PA SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATION
REVIEW 2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What must be written on receipt if something may become unsafe
later?
Answer: Must be in writing (Include brake + tire readings)
⩥ Where does inspection sticker go on a car?
Answer: Lower left corner of windshield (driver side)
⩥ What must be done before placing sticker?
Answer: Surface must be clean and dry
⩥ Can you place a new sticker over an old one?
Answer: ❌ NO — must remove old one first
⩥ Can more than one valid sticker be visible?
Answer: ❌ NO — only one allowed
⩥ Where does sticker go on motorcycle?
,Answer: Left (traffic side) front fork or fender
⩥ Where does sticker go on trailer?
Answer: Left front (traffic side), about 6 ft high
⩥ How long is a yearly inspection valid?
Answer: 1 year from expiration month
⩥ Max time a sticker can be issued ahead?
Answer: 15 months from inspection month
⩥ Semiannual inspection length?
Answer: Max 9 months
⩥ What forms are used for inspections?
Answer: MV-431 → cars/trucks
MV-480 → motorcycles/trailers
⩥ When must inspection be recorded?
Answer: Immediately at time of inspection
⩥ How long must records be kept?
, Answer: Until next audit
⩥ How long keep requisition receipts?
Answer: 2 years
⩥ How must stickers be stored?
Answer: Under lock and key
⩥ Who is responsible for stickers?
Answer: Station Owner
⩥ How many wheels must be checked for brakes?
Answer: At least one front + one opposite rear
⩥ When do you REJECT brakes?
Answer: • Leaks
• Missing parts
• Contamination
• Not functioning
⩥ Brake drum/rotor scoring limit?
Answer: Deeper than .015 inches = REJECT
REVIEW 2026 ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What must be written on receipt if something may become unsafe
later?
Answer: Must be in writing (Include brake + tire readings)
⩥ Where does inspection sticker go on a car?
Answer: Lower left corner of windshield (driver side)
⩥ What must be done before placing sticker?
Answer: Surface must be clean and dry
⩥ Can you place a new sticker over an old one?
Answer: ❌ NO — must remove old one first
⩥ Can more than one valid sticker be visible?
Answer: ❌ NO — only one allowed
⩥ Where does sticker go on motorcycle?
,Answer: Left (traffic side) front fork or fender
⩥ Where does sticker go on trailer?
Answer: Left front (traffic side), about 6 ft high
⩥ How long is a yearly inspection valid?
Answer: 1 year from expiration month
⩥ Max time a sticker can be issued ahead?
Answer: 15 months from inspection month
⩥ Semiannual inspection length?
Answer: Max 9 months
⩥ What forms are used for inspections?
Answer: MV-431 → cars/trucks
MV-480 → motorcycles/trailers
⩥ When must inspection be recorded?
Answer: Immediately at time of inspection
⩥ How long must records be kept?
, Answer: Until next audit
⩥ How long keep requisition receipts?
Answer: 2 years
⩥ How must stickers be stored?
Answer: Under lock and key
⩥ Who is responsible for stickers?
Answer: Station Owner
⩥ How many wheels must be checked for brakes?
Answer: At least one front + one opposite rear
⩥ When do you REJECT brakes?
Answer: • Leaks
• Missing parts
• Contamination
• Not functioning
⩥ Brake drum/rotor scoring limit?
Answer: Deeper than .015 inches = REJECT
