Texas Safety Inspection Final Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
True or False: A moped is not required to have insurance coverage. - ✔✔False
True or False: There is a separate set of criteria for the inspection of trailers that exceed
7,500 pounds. - ✔✔True
What additional item must you inspect for on a school bus? - ✔✔Fire extinguisher
At what depth of fluid within the master cylinder should you reject the inspection? -
✔✔1 inch below the top of the reservoir/below manufacturer recommended level
True or False: The power steering fluid being below the recommended level is not cause
for rejecting the inspection. - ✔✔False
What model year did the emission system begin to be installed by manufacturers? -
✔✔1968
Which percentage of light transmission would fail a tint inspection? - ✔✔20%
Which windows on the vehicle should have the tint inspected? - ✔✔The front
windshield and the windows to the right and left of the driver
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, What is the minimum tire tread depth that is acceptable? - ✔✔2/32 of an inch
True or False: You must issue a rejection of the inspection if the wheel studs, bolts, nuts,
or lugs are loose, missing, or damaged. - ✔✔True
What vehicles are exempt from the gas cap test? - ✔✔Motorcycles
True or False: The exhaust system can be patched as long as no fumes are leaking from
the system. - ✔✔False
What model year vehicles (and newer) is the catalytic converter considered part of the
exhaust system? - ✔✔1984
What clearance lights are necessary on vehicles 80" or more in overall width? - ✔✔2
amber lights in front, and 2 red lights in rear
What color must the license plate lamp be? - ✔✔White
True or False: All vehicles must have at least 1 rear reflector that is red in color and
placed at a height of between 15 inches and 60 inches. - ✔✔False
What model year vehicles require a center high-mounted stop light? - ✔✔1986 and
newer (passenger vehicles) and 1994 and newer (multipurpose vehicles, trucks, and
buses)
What is the height requirement for stop lights? - ✔✔Not more than 72" or less than 15"
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
True or False: A moped is not required to have insurance coverage. - ✔✔False
True or False: There is a separate set of criteria for the inspection of trailers that exceed
7,500 pounds. - ✔✔True
What additional item must you inspect for on a school bus? - ✔✔Fire extinguisher
At what depth of fluid within the master cylinder should you reject the inspection? -
✔✔1 inch below the top of the reservoir/below manufacturer recommended level
True or False: The power steering fluid being below the recommended level is not cause
for rejecting the inspection. - ✔✔False
What model year did the emission system begin to be installed by manufacturers? -
✔✔1968
Which percentage of light transmission would fail a tint inspection? - ✔✔20%
Which windows on the vehicle should have the tint inspected? - ✔✔The front
windshield and the windows to the right and left of the driver
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, What is the minimum tire tread depth that is acceptable? - ✔✔2/32 of an inch
True or False: You must issue a rejection of the inspection if the wheel studs, bolts, nuts,
or lugs are loose, missing, or damaged. - ✔✔True
What vehicles are exempt from the gas cap test? - ✔✔Motorcycles
True or False: The exhaust system can be patched as long as no fumes are leaking from
the system. - ✔✔False
What model year vehicles (and newer) is the catalytic converter considered part of the
exhaust system? - ✔✔1984
What clearance lights are necessary on vehicles 80" or more in overall width? - ✔✔2
amber lights in front, and 2 red lights in rear
What color must the license plate lamp be? - ✔✔White
True or False: All vehicles must have at least 1 rear reflector that is red in color and
placed at a height of between 15 inches and 60 inches. - ✔✔False
What model year vehicles require a center high-mounted stop light? - ✔✔1986 and
newer (passenger vehicles) and 1994 and newer (multipurpose vehicles, trucks, and
buses)
What is the height requirement for stop lights? - ✔✔Not more than 72" or less than 15"
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