TEXAS STATE INSPECTION STUDY
MATERIAL COMPLETE DETAILED CASE
STUDY
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Financial responsibility before proceeding with any inspection. Change for the following. - Correct
answer.• Insured's name • Policy Number • Make of vehicle • Model of vehicle • Effective date •
Expiration date
Insurance Policy must have - Correct answer.meet minimum liability requirements, VIN/Make & Model,
proof of insurance
A CNG equipped vehicle - Correct answer.Must comply with the requirements of 49 CFR 571.304 and
fuel container tank has not exceeded the expiration date
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - Car - Correct answer.25ft
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - Truck/Motorcycle - Correct answer.30ft
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - Bus/Cargo Truck - Correct answer.40ft
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - 18-Wheeler - Correct answer.50ft
What speed should service breaks be applied? - Correct answer.20 mph
During Service Break Performance look for - Correct answer.equalization and any metal to metal sounds
during test
Reject Service Breaks if - Correct answer.● Brake warning lamp or signal is on or comes on during test.
● Brakes do not meet requirements for stopping distances.
, BRAKE SYSTEM - Correct answer.▪ Low air Warning device or light should activate @ approximately 55
psi
▪ The low air pressure warning device notifies the driver of air pressure loss
▪ Inspect Tractor protection valve; it protects the brake system on the tractor in case the trailer breaks
away
▪ The foot valve is the control point of the vehicle's service brakes
▪ The relay emergency valve applies the trailer brakes without activating the tractor's service brakes
Inspector should inspect the following inside the vehicle - Correct answer.Windshield Wiper Controls
(On/Off Switch), Horn, Turn Signals Indicator Lamps, Mirror, Seat Belts, Brake Pedal Reserve, Parking
Brake, Steering, High Beam Indicator Lamp (1948 & up).
Wiper Controls - Correct answer.Every motor vehicle with a windshield must be equipped with a
windshield wiper or wipers in good working order and constructed to permit operation and control by
the driver of the vehicle.
▪ Operation-should be operational
Horn - Correct answer.Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a horn in working order and capable
of emitting an audible sound for a distance of 200 feet or more.
▪ Switch within driver's reach ▪ Mounting should be secure ▪ Inspect wiring
TURN SIGNALS - Correct answer.Switch / Lock / Indicator Lamps; assembled prior to the model year
1960 need not be equipped with electrical turn signal lamps
Selector switch must lock in proper turn position when applied but need not cancel automatically
MIRROR - Correct answer.Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to
the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of such motor vehicle.
How many Mirrors are required to pass - Correct answer.One (Exterior or Interior)
Mirrors should not be - Correct answer.cracked, peeled, tarnished, or improper/loosely mounted
MATERIAL COMPLETE DETAILED CASE
STUDY
P
Financial responsibility before proceeding with any inspection. Change for the following. - Correct
answer.• Insured's name • Policy Number • Make of vehicle • Model of vehicle • Effective date •
Expiration date
Insurance Policy must have - Correct answer.meet minimum liability requirements, VIN/Make & Model,
proof of insurance
A CNG equipped vehicle - Correct answer.Must comply with the requirements of 49 CFR 571.304 and
fuel container tank has not exceeded the expiration date
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - Car - Correct answer.25ft
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - Truck/Motorcycle - Correct answer.30ft
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - Bus/Cargo Truck - Correct answer.40ft
Required Vehicle Service Brake Performance - 18-Wheeler - Correct answer.50ft
What speed should service breaks be applied? - Correct answer.20 mph
During Service Break Performance look for - Correct answer.equalization and any metal to metal sounds
during test
Reject Service Breaks if - Correct answer.● Brake warning lamp or signal is on or comes on during test.
● Brakes do not meet requirements for stopping distances.
, BRAKE SYSTEM - Correct answer.▪ Low air Warning device or light should activate @ approximately 55
psi
▪ The low air pressure warning device notifies the driver of air pressure loss
▪ Inspect Tractor protection valve; it protects the brake system on the tractor in case the trailer breaks
away
▪ The foot valve is the control point of the vehicle's service brakes
▪ The relay emergency valve applies the trailer brakes without activating the tractor's service brakes
Inspector should inspect the following inside the vehicle - Correct answer.Windshield Wiper Controls
(On/Off Switch), Horn, Turn Signals Indicator Lamps, Mirror, Seat Belts, Brake Pedal Reserve, Parking
Brake, Steering, High Beam Indicator Lamp (1948 & up).
Wiper Controls - Correct answer.Every motor vehicle with a windshield must be equipped with a
windshield wiper or wipers in good working order and constructed to permit operation and control by
the driver of the vehicle.
▪ Operation-should be operational
Horn - Correct answer.Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a horn in working order and capable
of emitting an audible sound for a distance of 200 feet or more.
▪ Switch within driver's reach ▪ Mounting should be secure ▪ Inspect wiring
TURN SIGNALS - Correct answer.Switch / Lock / Indicator Lamps; assembled prior to the model year
1960 need not be equipped with electrical turn signal lamps
Selector switch must lock in proper turn position when applied but need not cancel automatically
MIRROR - Correct answer.Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to
the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of such motor vehicle.
How many Mirrors are required to pass - Correct answer.One (Exterior or Interior)
Mirrors should not be - Correct answer.cracked, peeled, tarnished, or improper/loosely mounted
