PA STATE INSPECTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PA STATE INSPECTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Acute area of the windshield - Answer The center of the critical area on the driver's side of the vehicle directly in the driver's normal line of vision 8 1/2 inches wide and 5 1/2 inches high. Antique Motor Vehicle - Answer A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, manufactured more than 25 years prior to the current year which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformance with manufacturer specifications. Auxiliary driving lamp - Answer A lighting device mounted to provide illumination in front of the vehicle and to supplement the upper beam of a standard headlamp system; it is not intended for use alone or with the lower beam of a standard headlamp system Critical Area of the Windshield - Answer The part of the vehicle windshield cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) - Answer the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) - Answer The value specified on the Federal weight certification label by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle. Gross weight - Answer The combined weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles and its load excluding the driver's weight. Heavy truck - Answer A truck having a registered gross weight in excess of 17,000 pounds or a truck tractor Implement of husbandry - Answer Farm equipment that meets all of the following criteria 1. Is equipped with pneumatic tires except if prohibited by religious beliefs. 2. Is infrequently operated or moved upon highways. 3. Is used in agriculture for any of the following purposes. performance of agriculture production or harvesting activities for the farmers agricultural operations or transportation of agricultural products or agricultural supplies for the benefit of the farmers agricultural operations. The term also includes earthmoving equipment and any other vehicle determined by the department to be an implement of husbandry. Light truck - Answer A truck having a registered gross weight of 11,000 pounds or less Medium truck - Answer A truck having a registered gross weight from 11,001 to 17,000 pounds, inclusive Motorized pedalcycle - Answer A motor-driven cycle equipped with operable pedals, a motor rated no more than 1.5 brake horsepower, a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters, an automatic transmission and a maximum design speed of no more than 25 miles per hour or an electric motor-driven cycle equipped with operable pedals and an automatic transmission powered by an electric battery or battery pack-powered electric motor with a maximum design speed of no more than 25 miles per hour.