Missouri State Inspector Test EXAM AND
STUDY GUIDE NEWEST ACTUAL COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Approval certificate - Answer -The white copy of the written document which is given to
the vehicle owner
and which shows that the vehicle meets the inspection requirements
Commercial motor vehicle - Answer -A motor vehicle designed or regularly used for
carrying freight and
merchandise or more than eight (8) passengers
Decal - Answer -A gummed decalcomania that is attached to a motorcycle on an
exterior location other than
the windshield when the vehicle meets the inspection requirements
Inspector/mechanic - Answer -Any automotive mechanic issued a permit by the
superintendent of the
Missouri State Highway Patrol to conduct inspections
Motorcycle - Answer -A motor vehicle operated on two (2) wheels
Motor tricycle - Answer -A motor vehicle operated on three (3) wheels, including a
motorcycle while
operated with any conveyance, temporary or otherwise, requiring the use of a third
wheel. A motor
tricycle shall not be included in the definition of all-terrain vehicle.
Motor vehicle - Answer -Any self-propelled vehicle not operated exclusively upon tracks,
except farm
tractors
Rejection notice - Answer -A document which is given to the vehicle owner indicating
the vehicle does not
meet the inspection requirements
Revocation - Answer -The rescinding of an inspection permit for a period of not less
than one (1) year
School Bus - Answer -Any motor vehicle used solely to transport students to and from
school or to transport
students to or from any place for educational purposes.
,School Bus -Type A - Answer -A Type "A" school bus is a van conversion or bus
constructed utilizing a cutaway
front-section vehicle with a left side driver's door. The entrance door is behind the
front wheels. This definition includes two (2) classifications: Type A1, with a Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than or equal to ten thousand pounds (10,000
lbs.); and Type A2, with a GVWR of greater than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.)
School Bus- Type B - Answer -A Type "B" school bus is constructed utilizing a stripped
chassis. The entrance door
is behind the front wheels. This definition includes two (2) classifications: Type B1,
with a GVWR less than or equal to ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.); and Type B2,
with a GVWR greater than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.).
School Bus- Type C - Answer -A Type "C" school bus is constructed utilizing a chassis
with a hood and fender
assembly. The entrance door is behind the front wheels.
School Bus- Type D - Answer -A Type "D" school bus is constructed utilizing a stripped
chassis. The entrance door
is ahead of the front wheels
Sticker - Answer -A gummed label or decalcomania that is attached to the windshield of
a motor vehicle
when the vehicle meets the inspection requirements
Suspension - Answer -The temporary removal of an inspection permit for a period of
less than one (1) year,
but not less than thirty (30) days
Trailer - Answer -Any vehicle without motor power designed for carrying property or
passengers on its own
structure and for being drawn by self-propelled vehicles, except those running
exclusively on
tracks, including a semitrailer or vehicle of the trailer type designed and used in
conjunction with a
self-propelled vehicle that a considerable part of its own weight rests upon and is
carried by the
towing vehicle
Truck-tractor - Answer -Any self-propelled motor vehicle designed and used primarily for
drawing other
vehicles and not constructed to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the
vehicle and load
being drawn
, Vehicle owner - Answer -Any person, firm, corporation or association who holds the
legal title to a vehicle
or in the event a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale or lease
thereof with
the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and
with an
immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee, or in the
event a
mortgagor of a vehicle is entitled to possession, then such conditional vendee or lessee
or
mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for the purpose of this chapter. The term "vehicle
owner"
also shall include any person renting or leasing a vehicle and having exclusive use of
the vehicle
for a period longer than thirty (30) days, the holder of a lessee title or the agent or
personal
representative of an owner as defined in this rule
Approval of Vehicle - Answer -If each item of equipment required to be inspected meets
the inspection
requirements, an inspection sticker or decal will be issued and the
inspector/mechanic shall record the number on the MVI-2 form in the space
provided.
The first sheet of the MVI-2 form (white copy) shall be given to the vehicle owner
or operator as an approval certificate. An approval certificate will not be issued,
under any circumstances, without the issuance of an inspection sticker or decal.
No inspection sticker number or decal number shall be recorded on the MVI-2 form
until the time a complete and proper inspection has been made and the vehicle
described meets the minimum inspection standards established by rule; nor shall any
signature of an inspector/mechanic be recorded until the vehicle has been
completely and properly inspected.
Rejection of Vehicle - Answer -If an item of equipment or any of its components does
not meet the minimum
inspection standards, the vehicle shall be rejected and the item or component shall
be written under "Defective Part" in the space provided. In addition, the proper code
for the defective item shall be determined from the code chart printed on the inside
cover of the MVI-2 form and the code letter shall be recorded in the space provided.
If an item is rejected for which a specific tolerance or measurement is listed, the
measurement shall be recorded on the MVI-2 form.
If a load-carrying ball joint is rejected because of movement in excess of prescribed
tolerances, the measured movement shall be recorded. It should also be shown
whether the measurement of the rejected ball joint is vertical or horizontal
movement.
The vehicle owner must be informed that s/he may repair the defective parts
him/herself or have them repaired at any place of his/her choice and s/he shall have
STUDY GUIDE NEWEST ACTUAL COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
Approval certificate - Answer -The white copy of the written document which is given to
the vehicle owner
and which shows that the vehicle meets the inspection requirements
Commercial motor vehicle - Answer -A motor vehicle designed or regularly used for
carrying freight and
merchandise or more than eight (8) passengers
Decal - Answer -A gummed decalcomania that is attached to a motorcycle on an
exterior location other than
the windshield when the vehicle meets the inspection requirements
Inspector/mechanic - Answer -Any automotive mechanic issued a permit by the
superintendent of the
Missouri State Highway Patrol to conduct inspections
Motorcycle - Answer -A motor vehicle operated on two (2) wheels
Motor tricycle - Answer -A motor vehicle operated on three (3) wheels, including a
motorcycle while
operated with any conveyance, temporary or otherwise, requiring the use of a third
wheel. A motor
tricycle shall not be included in the definition of all-terrain vehicle.
Motor vehicle - Answer -Any self-propelled vehicle not operated exclusively upon tracks,
except farm
tractors
Rejection notice - Answer -A document which is given to the vehicle owner indicating
the vehicle does not
meet the inspection requirements
Revocation - Answer -The rescinding of an inspection permit for a period of not less
than one (1) year
School Bus - Answer -Any motor vehicle used solely to transport students to and from
school or to transport
students to or from any place for educational purposes.
,School Bus -Type A - Answer -A Type "A" school bus is a van conversion or bus
constructed utilizing a cutaway
front-section vehicle with a left side driver's door. The entrance door is behind the
front wheels. This definition includes two (2) classifications: Type A1, with a Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than or equal to ten thousand pounds (10,000
lbs.); and Type A2, with a GVWR of greater than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.)
School Bus- Type B - Answer -A Type "B" school bus is constructed utilizing a stripped
chassis. The entrance door
is behind the front wheels. This definition includes two (2) classifications: Type B1,
with a GVWR less than or equal to ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.); and Type B2,
with a GVWR greater than ten thousand pounds (10,000 lbs.).
School Bus- Type C - Answer -A Type "C" school bus is constructed utilizing a chassis
with a hood and fender
assembly. The entrance door is behind the front wheels.
School Bus- Type D - Answer -A Type "D" school bus is constructed utilizing a stripped
chassis. The entrance door
is ahead of the front wheels
Sticker - Answer -A gummed label or decalcomania that is attached to the windshield of
a motor vehicle
when the vehicle meets the inspection requirements
Suspension - Answer -The temporary removal of an inspection permit for a period of
less than one (1) year,
but not less than thirty (30) days
Trailer - Answer -Any vehicle without motor power designed for carrying property or
passengers on its own
structure and for being drawn by self-propelled vehicles, except those running
exclusively on
tracks, including a semitrailer or vehicle of the trailer type designed and used in
conjunction with a
self-propelled vehicle that a considerable part of its own weight rests upon and is
carried by the
towing vehicle
Truck-tractor - Answer -Any self-propelled motor vehicle designed and used primarily for
drawing other
vehicles and not constructed to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the
vehicle and load
being drawn
, Vehicle owner - Answer -Any person, firm, corporation or association who holds the
legal title to a vehicle
or in the event a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale or lease
thereof with
the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and
with an
immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee, or in the
event a
mortgagor of a vehicle is entitled to possession, then such conditional vendee or lessee
or
mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for the purpose of this chapter. The term "vehicle
owner"
also shall include any person renting or leasing a vehicle and having exclusive use of
the vehicle
for a period longer than thirty (30) days, the holder of a lessee title or the agent or
personal
representative of an owner as defined in this rule
Approval of Vehicle - Answer -If each item of equipment required to be inspected meets
the inspection
requirements, an inspection sticker or decal will be issued and the
inspector/mechanic shall record the number on the MVI-2 form in the space
provided.
The first sheet of the MVI-2 form (white copy) shall be given to the vehicle owner
or operator as an approval certificate. An approval certificate will not be issued,
under any circumstances, without the issuance of an inspection sticker or decal.
No inspection sticker number or decal number shall be recorded on the MVI-2 form
until the time a complete and proper inspection has been made and the vehicle
described meets the minimum inspection standards established by rule; nor shall any
signature of an inspector/mechanic be recorded until the vehicle has been
completely and properly inspected.
Rejection of Vehicle - Answer -If an item of equipment or any of its components does
not meet the minimum
inspection standards, the vehicle shall be rejected and the item or component shall
be written under "Defective Part" in the space provided. In addition, the proper code
for the defective item shall be determined from the code chart printed on the inside
cover of the MVI-2 form and the code letter shall be recorded in the space provided.
If an item is rejected for which a specific tolerance or measurement is listed, the
measurement shall be recorded on the MVI-2 form.
If a load-carrying ball joint is rejected because of movement in excess of prescribed
tolerances, the measured movement shall be recorded. It should also be shown
whether the measurement of the rejected ball joint is vertical or horizontal
movement.
The vehicle owner must be informed that s/he may repair the defective parts
him/herself or have them repaired at any place of his/her choice and s/he shall have
