PA State Auto Inspection: Questions With Complete
Solutions
Stickers shall be kept where? Right Ans - Kept under lock and key in a safe
place
What is done with any unused stickers? Right Ans - Keep them until the
QAO comes around. You get a 75% refund on unused stickers.
First offense of faulty inspection and improper inspection? Right Ans -
Category 1 violation. 2 months suspension.
When checking registration or VIN what do we look for, and what if there's a
problem? Right Ans - VIN number and license plate must agree with
registration card.
Allowed to have one number off or two numbers transposed (out of
order) if the owner proves forms have been sent to Penn DOT.
VIN plate can't be loose, defaced, or missing.
If there is a problem owner must get a corrected registration or
show that proper forms have been sent to Penn DOT.
What do you check glazing for? Right Ans - Approved safety glass must be
in every window and it must be
permanently labeled. See Appendix C(f)
Non transparent material or glass etchings may not obstructs the
drivers view and may not be higher than 3-1/2 inches from the
bottom of any side or rear window.
Glass may not be shattered, broken or have sharp edges.
No defects in the acute area or the critical area or the
windshield.
Louvers can't obstruct driver's vision.
Dual side mirrors are required when using sunscreen or louvers.
What area of the windshield can there be no imperfections? Right Ans - The
acute area. (8-1/2 X 5-1/2)
List all the ways to check the wipers. Right Ans - Speed at manufactures
specs or at least 45 cycles per minute
, Blades can't be torn or smear or streak after 5 cycles.
Must have all wipers
Wipers must reset to rest position.
Washer system working on cars/light trucks newer than 1968.
What do you check the doors and trunk lid for? Right Ans - Must be original
equipment or same type.
Must close securely.
List all the ways to check mirrors. Right Ans - Mirrors can't be cracked,
discolored or broken.,
Mirrors must hold adjustment. Can't be loose.
Cars with louvers and sunscreens must have 2 outside mirrors
(19-1/2 square inches each).
No junk hanging from rear view mirror.
What's the rule for fender flares? Right Ans - May not exceed 3 inches.
What do you check floor for? Right Ans - Must be able to support weight of
people and cargo.
No holes allowed.
What is the bumper height for a car and a truck. Right Ans - Must be as
strong as and no longer than original bumper.
Can't be broken or torn.
Wood planks on service trucks (wreckers) only.
Height- passenger vehicles 16-20 inches above ground
MPVs, SUV's and light trucks 16-30 inches above ground.
Turn signals should have a frequency of flash between __________
flashes per minute. Right Ans - 60 - 120 flashes per minute.
What are the guidelines for back up lights? Right Ans - Must turn off when
not in reverse OR have a dash indicator light or
audible warning.
What are the guidelines for broken lenses? Right Ans - Will not pass if
white light shows through.
Solutions
Stickers shall be kept where? Right Ans - Kept under lock and key in a safe
place
What is done with any unused stickers? Right Ans - Keep them until the
QAO comes around. You get a 75% refund on unused stickers.
First offense of faulty inspection and improper inspection? Right Ans -
Category 1 violation. 2 months suspension.
When checking registration or VIN what do we look for, and what if there's a
problem? Right Ans - VIN number and license plate must agree with
registration card.
Allowed to have one number off or two numbers transposed (out of
order) if the owner proves forms have been sent to Penn DOT.
VIN plate can't be loose, defaced, or missing.
If there is a problem owner must get a corrected registration or
show that proper forms have been sent to Penn DOT.
What do you check glazing for? Right Ans - Approved safety glass must be
in every window and it must be
permanently labeled. See Appendix C(f)
Non transparent material or glass etchings may not obstructs the
drivers view and may not be higher than 3-1/2 inches from the
bottom of any side or rear window.
Glass may not be shattered, broken or have sharp edges.
No defects in the acute area or the critical area or the
windshield.
Louvers can't obstruct driver's vision.
Dual side mirrors are required when using sunscreen or louvers.
What area of the windshield can there be no imperfections? Right Ans - The
acute area. (8-1/2 X 5-1/2)
List all the ways to check the wipers. Right Ans - Speed at manufactures
specs or at least 45 cycles per minute
, Blades can't be torn or smear or streak after 5 cycles.
Must have all wipers
Wipers must reset to rest position.
Washer system working on cars/light trucks newer than 1968.
What do you check the doors and trunk lid for? Right Ans - Must be original
equipment or same type.
Must close securely.
List all the ways to check mirrors. Right Ans - Mirrors can't be cracked,
discolored or broken.,
Mirrors must hold adjustment. Can't be loose.
Cars with louvers and sunscreens must have 2 outside mirrors
(19-1/2 square inches each).
No junk hanging from rear view mirror.
What's the rule for fender flares? Right Ans - May not exceed 3 inches.
What do you check floor for? Right Ans - Must be able to support weight of
people and cargo.
No holes allowed.
What is the bumper height for a car and a truck. Right Ans - Must be as
strong as and no longer than original bumper.
Can't be broken or torn.
Wood planks on service trucks (wreckers) only.
Height- passenger vehicles 16-20 inches above ground
MPVs, SUV's and light trucks 16-30 inches above ground.
Turn signals should have a frequency of flash between __________
flashes per minute. Right Ans - 60 - 120 flashes per minute.
What are the guidelines for back up lights? Right Ans - Must turn off when
not in reverse OR have a dash indicator light or
audible warning.
What are the guidelines for broken lenses? Right Ans - Will not pass if
white light shows through.
