PA STATE INSPECTION MECHANIC PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

When should auxiliary driving lights be lit? Only when high-beams are lit. When should flood lights be lit? Only when low-beams are lit. How is the critical area of the windshield defined? The area cleaned by the windshield wipers. How is the acute area of the windshield defined? The area in the driver's normal line of vision—8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high. How is a light truck defined? 11,000lbs or less registered vehicle weight. How is a medium truck defined? 11,001lbs up to 17,000lbs registered vehicle weight. How is a heavy truck defined? 17,001lbs and up registered vehicle weight. What indicator lights must be operational? High-beam, Turn signals, and Hazard lights. How often are semi-annual inspections conducted? Every 6 months. What is a MV-431 used for? To record Car, Truck, and Bus inspections. What is a MV-480 used for? To record Motorcycle and Trailer inspections. Where else can inspection stickers be applied besides the official inspection area? Within 100' of building and on same side of street. How should inspection stickers be secured? Under lock and key in a safe place. How is ownership verified? Registration and insurance VIN numbers should match vehicle along with license plate. How accurate must the VIN number match be? VIN number can have 1 digit wrong or 2 digits transposed as long as teh customer has proof