IRGINIA STATE INSPECTION CERTIFICATION EXAM:
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAMINATION STUDY
GUIDE | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | ACTUAL EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | EXAM
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This comprehensive practice examination is designed for automotive
technicians, mechanics, and DMV inspectors preparing for the Virginia
State Safety Inspection Certification Exam. The examination covers all
essential domains required for official state vehicle inspector
certification, including General Information and Administration, Brake
Systems, Steering and Suspension, Lighting and Electrical Systems, Glass
and Visibility, Tires and Wheels, Exhaust and Fuel Systems, Body and
Chassis, and inspection station ethics and legal responsibilities.
Questions are written at the level expected for the official Virginia State
Police certification exam, emphasizing practical inspection knowledge,
safety standards, and regulatory compliance per the Virginia Motor
Vehicle Safety Inspection Manual and Virginia Administrative Code
(19VAC30-70). This resource is intended to help candidates assess their
readiness, identify knowledge gaps, and strengthen their preparation
for the certification examination.
Table of Contents
1. General Information and Administration
2. Brake Systems and Inspection Criteria
3. Steering and Suspension Systems
4. Lighting and Electrical Systems
, 5. Glass, Windshield, and Visibility Requirements
6. Tires, Wheels, and Trailer Equipment
7. Exhaust, Fuel, and Emissions Systems
8. Body, Chassis, and Structural Integrity
9. Ethics, Legal Responsibilities, and Disciplinary Actions
10. Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and Special Vehicle
Requirements
UNIT 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION AND ADMINISTRATION
1. What is the minimum passing score required for each section of
the Class A inspector examination?
A) 70%
B) 74%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to 19VAC30-70-9.1, the Class A inspector
examination consists of five sections containing 20 questions each. A
minimum score of 75% must be attained for each section. The Class B
and C inspector examinations consist of 50 questions each with a
minimum score of 74%.
2. What are the five sections of the Class A inspector examination?
A) General Information, Brakes, Suspension, Lights, Glass
B) Engine, Transmission, Brakes, Electrical, Body
C) Steering, Tires, Exhaust, Frame, Lights
D) Brakes, Steering, Electrical, Glass, Emissions
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Class A inspector examination consists of five sections:
General Information, Brakes, Suspension, Lights, and Glass.
3. A certified inspector who fails to properly reject a vehicle with
defective brake lines and that vehicle later causes a fatal accident
may face which of the following consequences under Virginia law?
A) Only a written warning from the Virginia State Police
B) Monetary fine not exceeding $500
C) Suspension or revocation of inspection certification and
potential civil liability
D) Mandatory retraining without certification suspension
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Certified inspectors who fail to properly reject unsafe vehicles
face suspension or revocation of certification and potential civil liability.
Virginia Code § 46.2-1157 outlines penalties for inspection violations.
4. According to Virginia State Inspection regulations, how frequently
must an inspection station's equipment calibration be verified?
A) Annually
B) Semi-annually
C) Quarterly
D) Monthly
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inspection stations must verify equipment calibration
annually per Virginia State Police guidelines. This ensures all testing
equipment maintains accuracy for proper vehicle safety assessments.
5. An inspection station owner discovers that one of their inspectors
has been passing vehicles without performing complete
, inspections. What is the STATION OWNER'S primary legal
obligation?
A) Continue business operations while investigating internally
B) Immediately report the violation to the Virginia State Police
C) Issue a written warning to the inspector
D) Revoke the inspector's certification without reporting
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The station owner has a primary legal obligation to
immediately report inspection violations to the Virginia State Police.
Failure to do so may result in penalties against the station.
6. How many times can a vehicle be reissued a new rejection sticker?
A) Unlimited times
B) Two times
C) Only one rejection sticker is allowed per vehicle
D) Three times
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Only one rejection sticker is allowed per vehicle. A vehicle
cannot be reissued a new rejection sticker.
7. How many times may a vehicle be reinspected during its 15-day
rejection period?
A) Unlimited times
B) No more than 2 times
C) No more than 3 times
D) Only once
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A vehicle may be reinspected no more than 2 times during its
15-day rejection period.
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAMINATION STUDY
GUIDE | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | ACTUAL EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | EXAM
REVIEW | 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
This comprehensive practice examination is designed for automotive
technicians, mechanics, and DMV inspectors preparing for the Virginia
State Safety Inspection Certification Exam. The examination covers all
essential domains required for official state vehicle inspector
certification, including General Information and Administration, Brake
Systems, Steering and Suspension, Lighting and Electrical Systems, Glass
and Visibility, Tires and Wheels, Exhaust and Fuel Systems, Body and
Chassis, and inspection station ethics and legal responsibilities.
Questions are written at the level expected for the official Virginia State
Police certification exam, emphasizing practical inspection knowledge,
safety standards, and regulatory compliance per the Virginia Motor
Vehicle Safety Inspection Manual and Virginia Administrative Code
(19VAC30-70). This resource is intended to help candidates assess their
readiness, identify knowledge gaps, and strengthen their preparation
for the certification examination.
Table of Contents
1. General Information and Administration
2. Brake Systems and Inspection Criteria
3. Steering and Suspension Systems
4. Lighting and Electrical Systems
, 5. Glass, Windshield, and Visibility Requirements
6. Tires, Wheels, and Trailer Equipment
7. Exhaust, Fuel, and Emissions Systems
8. Body, Chassis, and Structural Integrity
9. Ethics, Legal Responsibilities, and Disciplinary Actions
10. Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and Special Vehicle
Requirements
UNIT 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION AND ADMINISTRATION
1. What is the minimum passing score required for each section of
the Class A inspector examination?
A) 70%
B) 74%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to 19VAC30-70-9.1, the Class A inspector
examination consists of five sections containing 20 questions each. A
minimum score of 75% must be attained for each section. The Class B
and C inspector examinations consist of 50 questions each with a
minimum score of 74%.
2. What are the five sections of the Class A inspector examination?
A) General Information, Brakes, Suspension, Lights, Glass
B) Engine, Transmission, Brakes, Electrical, Body
C) Steering, Tires, Exhaust, Frame, Lights
D) Brakes, Steering, Electrical, Glass, Emissions
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Class A inspector examination consists of five sections:
General Information, Brakes, Suspension, Lights, and Glass.
3. A certified inspector who fails to properly reject a vehicle with
defective brake lines and that vehicle later causes a fatal accident
may face which of the following consequences under Virginia law?
A) Only a written warning from the Virginia State Police
B) Monetary fine not exceeding $500
C) Suspension or revocation of inspection certification and
potential civil liability
D) Mandatory retraining without certification suspension
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Certified inspectors who fail to properly reject unsafe vehicles
face suspension or revocation of certification and potential civil liability.
Virginia Code § 46.2-1157 outlines penalties for inspection violations.
4. According to Virginia State Inspection regulations, how frequently
must an inspection station's equipment calibration be verified?
A) Annually
B) Semi-annually
C) Quarterly
D) Monthly
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inspection stations must verify equipment calibration
annually per Virginia State Police guidelines. This ensures all testing
equipment maintains accuracy for proper vehicle safety assessments.
5. An inspection station owner discovers that one of their inspectors
has been passing vehicles without performing complete
, inspections. What is the STATION OWNER'S primary legal
obligation?
A) Continue business operations while investigating internally
B) Immediately report the violation to the Virginia State Police
C) Issue a written warning to the inspector
D) Revoke the inspector's certification without reporting
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The station owner has a primary legal obligation to
immediately report inspection violations to the Virginia State Police.
Failure to do so may result in penalties against the station.
6. How many times can a vehicle be reissued a new rejection sticker?
A) Unlimited times
B) Two times
C) Only one rejection sticker is allowed per vehicle
D) Three times
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Only one rejection sticker is allowed per vehicle. A vehicle
cannot be reissued a new rejection sticker.
7. How many times may a vehicle be reinspected during its 15-day
rejection period?
A) Unlimited times
B) No more than 2 times
C) No more than 3 times
D) Only once
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A vehicle may be reinspected no more than 2 times during its
15-day rejection period.
