MARYLAND STATE INSPECTION-TECHNICAL
EXAM (ACTUAL)
Acute area reject for - ANSWERS-Cracks individual or combined more than 1/4
inch
any condition obscuring drivers vision
Critical area reject for - ANSWERS-Wiper scratches severe enough to obscure
vision
Cracks in excess of 1/2 inch combined
Non Critical area reject for - ANSWERS-cracks extending 2 inches one or combined
cracks over 4 inches on wrap around winshield
cracks in excess of 3/4 inch
Hood and catches reject for - ANSWERS-Hood scoop higher than 1/3 vertical
height of windshield
missing catches or not original or equivalent
Door handles and latches inspect for - ANSWERS-proper operation
proper adjustment
secondary or safety catches
, Speedometer/odometer reject for - ANSWERS-illegible dials and calibration
does not register speed in miles or kms
odometer does not register distance travelled
Front seat belts - ANSWERS-June 01 1964
Rear seat belts - ANSWERS-June 01 1969
Seat belts Reject for - ANSWERS-Frayed split or torn
retracting or release mechanisms inoperative
Steering wheel - ANSWERS-reject for
cracks and breaks
non continuity
not original or equivalent size
objects mounted on column
Inspection for lash - ANSWERS-front wheels straight ahead
turn wheel until motion can be observed at road wheels
engine must be running for vehicles with power steering
EXAM (ACTUAL)
Acute area reject for - ANSWERS-Cracks individual or combined more than 1/4
inch
any condition obscuring drivers vision
Critical area reject for - ANSWERS-Wiper scratches severe enough to obscure
vision
Cracks in excess of 1/2 inch combined
Non Critical area reject for - ANSWERS-cracks extending 2 inches one or combined
cracks over 4 inches on wrap around winshield
cracks in excess of 3/4 inch
Hood and catches reject for - ANSWERS-Hood scoop higher than 1/3 vertical
height of windshield
missing catches or not original or equivalent
Door handles and latches inspect for - ANSWERS-proper operation
proper adjustment
secondary or safety catches
, Speedometer/odometer reject for - ANSWERS-illegible dials and calibration
does not register speed in miles or kms
odometer does not register distance travelled
Front seat belts - ANSWERS-June 01 1964
Rear seat belts - ANSWERS-June 01 1969
Seat belts Reject for - ANSWERS-Frayed split or torn
retracting or release mechanisms inoperative
Steering wheel - ANSWERS-reject for
cracks and breaks
non continuity
not original or equivalent size
objects mounted on column
Inspection for lash - ANSWERS-front wheels straight ahead
turn wheel until motion can be observed at road wheels
engine must be running for vehicles with power steering
