Texas State Inspection 2024
What is the insurance policy length requirement? - answer At least 30 days total. If there
isn't proof of insurance, do not inspect vehicle
Vehicle owner/operator should be present when.... - answer When inspector is checking
a CNG tank located in the trunk of a car
Check tank label if vehicle runs off of.... – answer CNG
If date on label is expired, on a CNG vehicle, what do you do? - answer Do not inspect
the vehicle
True Or False:
When visually inspecting a CNG system, a letter of documentation is acceptable if the
label cannot be found - answer True
At what speed should the brake test be performed at? - answer20 MPH
What is the required stopping distance for passenger cars? - answer25 feet
What is the required stopping distance for pickups and motorcycles? - answer30 feet
What is the required stopping distance for vehicles weighing over 10,000 lbs. gross
weight? What about for any 2-vehicle combination(s)? - answer40 feet for 10,000+ lbs. ,
and 50 feet for any 2- vehicle combo
True or False:
When the brakes make a metal to metal sound, they will still pass inspection -
answerFalse
What do you do if brake warning lamp or signal is on or comes on during test? -
answerReject or fail the vehicle
True or False:
Anti-lock (ABS) lamp or signal that is on or comes on
during test will not be cause for rejection - answerTrue
True or False:
Windshield Wiper Control (ON/OFF SWITCH) has to be operational? - answerTrue
, What is the required audible range for the horn? What are the other requirements for
the horn? - answer200 feet. Cannot be unreasonably loud sound, harsh sound, or
whistle
True or False:
The turn signal/indicator lamp switch must lock into position but does not have to cancel
out automatically - answerTrue
What are the vehicle mirror requirements? - answerThe view must be to rear of at least
200 feet. Only 1 mirror required. It should not be damaged, should have clear view to
the rear and cannot interfere with driver's forward vision
True or False:
All lap belts are inspected - answerFalse. Only the front lap belts are inspected
What is the brake pedal reserve for power and conventional/nonpower brakes?
(Distance from back of brake pedal ,when engaged, to the floor board) - answer1 inch
for power brakes and 2 inches for conventional/nonpower brakes
Starting in what year, and going forward, do the parking brakes need to be tested? -
answer1960 to present
What should the parking brake not have? - answerParts missing, broken, it shouldn't be
badly worn/not operating properly, pull cables that are badly stretched, frayed and or not
operating properly
What do you check relating to the steering? - answerCheck lash, free movement, wheel
size and the column
What are the requirements for the high beam indicator lamp? - answerIt should work
properly, can be any color, and it only needs to be checked on 1948 vehicles to current
What are the requirements for the tires? - answerTread depth cannot be any lower than
2/32", no cord exposed or sidewall separation, no visible bumps/ bulges/knots, and the
tread wear indicators should not contact the road on any two adjacent major grooves in
the center of the middle of the tire
When are mud flaps required? - answerRequired on trucks/light trucks behind the
rearmost axle or combination if it has 4 or more tires (always required on dually pickups)
What are the height and width Requirements for the mud flaps? - answerThey can be
as wide as tires they are protecting but no more than 12" above road
What vehicles are exempt from needing mud flaps? - answerTruck-tractors, motor
homes, pole trailers and buses
What is the insurance policy length requirement? - answer At least 30 days total. If there
isn't proof of insurance, do not inspect vehicle
Vehicle owner/operator should be present when.... - answer When inspector is checking
a CNG tank located in the trunk of a car
Check tank label if vehicle runs off of.... – answer CNG
If date on label is expired, on a CNG vehicle, what do you do? - answer Do not inspect
the vehicle
True Or False:
When visually inspecting a CNG system, a letter of documentation is acceptable if the
label cannot be found - answer True
At what speed should the brake test be performed at? - answer20 MPH
What is the required stopping distance for passenger cars? - answer25 feet
What is the required stopping distance for pickups and motorcycles? - answer30 feet
What is the required stopping distance for vehicles weighing over 10,000 lbs. gross
weight? What about for any 2-vehicle combination(s)? - answer40 feet for 10,000+ lbs. ,
and 50 feet for any 2- vehicle combo
True or False:
When the brakes make a metal to metal sound, they will still pass inspection -
answerFalse
What do you do if brake warning lamp or signal is on or comes on during test? -
answerReject or fail the vehicle
True or False:
Anti-lock (ABS) lamp or signal that is on or comes on
during test will not be cause for rejection - answerTrue
True or False:
Windshield Wiper Control (ON/OFF SWITCH) has to be operational? - answerTrue
, What is the required audible range for the horn? What are the other requirements for
the horn? - answer200 feet. Cannot be unreasonably loud sound, harsh sound, or
whistle
True or False:
The turn signal/indicator lamp switch must lock into position but does not have to cancel
out automatically - answerTrue
What are the vehicle mirror requirements? - answerThe view must be to rear of at least
200 feet. Only 1 mirror required. It should not be damaged, should have clear view to
the rear and cannot interfere with driver's forward vision
True or False:
All lap belts are inspected - answerFalse. Only the front lap belts are inspected
What is the brake pedal reserve for power and conventional/nonpower brakes?
(Distance from back of brake pedal ,when engaged, to the floor board) - answer1 inch
for power brakes and 2 inches for conventional/nonpower brakes
Starting in what year, and going forward, do the parking brakes need to be tested? -
answer1960 to present
What should the parking brake not have? - answerParts missing, broken, it shouldn't be
badly worn/not operating properly, pull cables that are badly stretched, frayed and or not
operating properly
What do you check relating to the steering? - answerCheck lash, free movement, wheel
size and the column
What are the requirements for the high beam indicator lamp? - answerIt should work
properly, can be any color, and it only needs to be checked on 1948 vehicles to current
What are the requirements for the tires? - answerTread depth cannot be any lower than
2/32", no cord exposed or sidewall separation, no visible bumps/ bulges/knots, and the
tread wear indicators should not contact the road on any two adjacent major grooves in
the center of the middle of the tire
When are mud flaps required? - answerRequired on trucks/light trucks behind the
rearmost axle or combination if it has 4 or more tires (always required on dually pickups)
What are the height and width Requirements for the mud flaps? - answerThey can be
as wide as tires they are protecting but no more than 12" above road
What vehicles are exempt from needing mud flaps? - answerTruck-tractors, motor
homes, pole trailers and buses
