VIRGINIA STATE INSPECTION TEST 2026/2027
Updated Actual Exam — 100+ Questions with ANSWERs &
Rationales
This comprehensive practice examination is based on the Official Virginia Motor
Vehicle Safety Inspection Manual and covers all required areas for inspector
certification.
SECTION 1: GENERAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES & ADMINISTRATION
Question 1: What is the cost of a Virginia State Vehicle Safety Inspection for a
passenger vehicle?
A) $12.00
B) $16.00
C) $20.00
,D) $51.00
ANSWER: A — The inspection fee for passenger vehicles (M/C) is $12.00. All
other vehicles are $20.00, and the combination fee is $51.00.
Question 2: How long is a rejection sticker valid in Virginia?
A) 7 days
B) 15 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days
ANSWER: B — A rejection sticker is valid for 15 days, allowing the owner time
to make necessary repairs and return for reinspection.
,Question 3: A vehicle is presented to an official Virginia inspection station with a
valid approval sticker already displayed. What should the inspector do before
beginning the inspection?
A) Leave the sticker in place until the inspection is completed
B) Cover the sticker with a new sticker
C) Remove and destroy the previous approval sticker
D) Remove the sticker only if the vehicle fails
ANSWER: C — Virginia procedure requires the previous approval sticker to be
removed and destroyed before the inspection begins, except when the vehicle
has a rejection sticker. This prevents an old approval sticker from being reused.
Question 4: Which class of Virginia safety inspector is authorized to inspect any
motor vehicle, motorcycle, or trailer?
, A) Class C
B) Class B
C) Class D
D) Class A
ANSWER: D — A Class A inspector may inspect motor vehicles, motorcycles,
and trailers. Class B is limited to trailers, while Class C is limited to motorcycles.
Question 5: A Class B Virginia safety inspector is authorized to inspect:
A) All passenger vehicles
B) Motorcycles only
C) Trailers only
Updated Actual Exam — 100+ Questions with ANSWERs &
Rationales
This comprehensive practice examination is based on the Official Virginia Motor
Vehicle Safety Inspection Manual and covers all required areas for inspector
certification.
SECTION 1: GENERAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES & ADMINISTRATION
Question 1: What is the cost of a Virginia State Vehicle Safety Inspection for a
passenger vehicle?
A) $12.00
B) $16.00
C) $20.00
,D) $51.00
ANSWER: A — The inspection fee for passenger vehicles (M/C) is $12.00. All
other vehicles are $20.00, and the combination fee is $51.00.
Question 2: How long is a rejection sticker valid in Virginia?
A) 7 days
B) 15 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days
ANSWER: B — A rejection sticker is valid for 15 days, allowing the owner time
to make necessary repairs and return for reinspection.
,Question 3: A vehicle is presented to an official Virginia inspection station with a
valid approval sticker already displayed. What should the inspector do before
beginning the inspection?
A) Leave the sticker in place until the inspection is completed
B) Cover the sticker with a new sticker
C) Remove and destroy the previous approval sticker
D) Remove the sticker only if the vehicle fails
ANSWER: C — Virginia procedure requires the previous approval sticker to be
removed and destroyed before the inspection begins, except when the vehicle
has a rejection sticker. This prevents an old approval sticker from being reused.
Question 4: Which class of Virginia safety inspector is authorized to inspect any
motor vehicle, motorcycle, or trailer?
, A) Class C
B) Class B
C) Class D
D) Class A
ANSWER: D — A Class A inspector may inspect motor vehicles, motorcycles,
and trailers. Class B is limited to trailers, while Class C is limited to motorcycles.
Question 5: A Class B Virginia safety inspector is authorized to inspect:
A) All passenger vehicles
B) Motorcycles only
C) Trailers only
