PA Safety Inspection Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

Acute area of windshield -ANSWER The center of the critical area on the drivers side of the vehicle directly in the driver's normal line of vision 8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high Critical Area of the Windshield -ANSWER The part of the vehicle windshield cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system Gross Combination Weight Rating -ANSWER All of the above A registered vehicle moved upon a highway shall bear a valid certificate of inspection except for... -ANSWER A trailer having a registered gross weight of 3000 pounds or less does not need a valid certificate Newly Purchased Vehicles -ANSWER A vehicle which doesn't display a valid certificate of inspection at the time of sale, resale or entry into this Commonwealth shall be inspected within 10 days of sale, resale or entry into this Commonwealth, whichever occurs later. The inspection shall be coordinated with the staggered registration system regardless of the date of a previous inspection in this or another jurisdiction Appointment -ANSWER Certificate of Appointment- The certificate of appointment will be issued only when the Bureau is satisfied that the station is properly equipped and has certified personnel to make inspections and adjustments. Only those stations fulfilling Department requirements and complying with this chapter will be issued a certificate of appointment. Prior involvement with a suspended inspection station may be sufficient cause to deny appointment. The certificate of appointment at all times shall be conspicuously displayed at the place for which it is issued. Bond or Proof of Insurance -ANSWER The bond or insurance shall be in the amount of $1