PA SAFETY INSPECTION PRACTICE TEST
2026 FULL STUDY GUIDE WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ A crack is located outside the acute area of the windshield.
What is correct?
Answer: Only fails if in acute area
⩥ A mechanic confuses the acute area as the entire driver side.
What is correct?
Answer: Incorrect — only direct vision area
⩥ Auxiliary lamps are used without headlights.
What is correct?
Answer: Not intended for standalone use
⩥ A customer insists you rush and skip part of inspection.
,What must you do?
Answer: Complete full inspection properly
⩥ If a vehicle moves to an area that requires emissions testing
Answer: It does NOT switch immediately
It enters the emissions program when the current safety inspection
expires
⩥ Emissions FIRST Rule
• If a vehicle requires emissions:
Answer: It must have a valid emissions sticker BEFORE you put on a
new safety sticker
⩥ 90-Day Rule
Answer: You can place a safety sticker ONLY IF emissions sticker is
valid more than 90 days
If emissions expires in LESS than 90 days:
You MUST renew emissions FIRST
BEFORE placing a new safety sticker
⩥ Temporary Sticker Rule can be used if:
Answer: Vehicle passed safety inspection
, BUT:
You must still have:
• A valid emissions sticker OR
• An official waiver
BEFORE putting on the regular safety sticker
**It's just a placeholder, not an extension**
⩥ Vehicles NOT Required to Be Inspected (Exceptions)
Answer: ✔️ A motor vehicle being towed
• A trailer with a gross weight of 3,000 lbs or less
• A repossessed vehicle being moved by a repossessor using proper
business plates
• A new vehicle during manufacturing/testing
ONLY while still in the manufacturing process (NOT when being
delivered to a buyer/dealer)
⩥ If a vehicle Does NOT have a valid inspection sticker at time of
sale/resale/entry into PA
Answer: It must be inspected within 10 days
The 10-day clock starts from whichever is LATER:
• Sale
• Resale
2026 FULL STUDY GUIDE WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ A crack is located outside the acute area of the windshield.
What is correct?
Answer: Only fails if in acute area
⩥ A mechanic confuses the acute area as the entire driver side.
What is correct?
Answer: Incorrect — only direct vision area
⩥ Auxiliary lamps are used without headlights.
What is correct?
Answer: Not intended for standalone use
⩥ A customer insists you rush and skip part of inspection.
,What must you do?
Answer: Complete full inspection properly
⩥ If a vehicle moves to an area that requires emissions testing
Answer: It does NOT switch immediately
It enters the emissions program when the current safety inspection
expires
⩥ Emissions FIRST Rule
• If a vehicle requires emissions:
Answer: It must have a valid emissions sticker BEFORE you put on a
new safety sticker
⩥ 90-Day Rule
Answer: You can place a safety sticker ONLY IF emissions sticker is
valid more than 90 days
If emissions expires in LESS than 90 days:
You MUST renew emissions FIRST
BEFORE placing a new safety sticker
⩥ Temporary Sticker Rule can be used if:
Answer: Vehicle passed safety inspection
, BUT:
You must still have:
• A valid emissions sticker OR
• An official waiver
BEFORE putting on the regular safety sticker
**It's just a placeholder, not an extension**
⩥ Vehicles NOT Required to Be Inspected (Exceptions)
Answer: ✔️ A motor vehicle being towed
• A trailer with a gross weight of 3,000 lbs or less
• A repossessed vehicle being moved by a repossessor using proper
business plates
• A new vehicle during manufacturing/testing
ONLY while still in the manufacturing process (NOT when being
delivered to a buyer/dealer)
⩥ If a vehicle Does NOT have a valid inspection sticker at time of
sale/resale/entry into PA
Answer: It must be inspected within 10 days
The 10-day clock starts from whichever is LATER:
• Sale
• Resale
