PA STATE AUTO INSPECTION EXAM
QUESTIONS 100% ANSWERED.
Stickers shall be kept where? - ANSWERKept under lock and key in a safe place
What is done with any unused stickers? - ANSWERKeep them until the QAO comes
around. You get a 75% refund on unused stickers.
First offense of faulty inspection and improper inspection? - ANSWERCategory 1
violation. 2 months suspension.
When checking registration or VIN what do we look for, and what if there's a problem? -
ANSWERVIN 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? - ANSWERApproved 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? - ANSWERThe acute area.
(8-1/2 X 5-1/2)
List all the ways to check the wipers. - ANSWERSpeed 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? - ANSWERMust be original equipment
or same type.
, Must close securely.
List all the ways to check mirrors. - ANSWERMirrors 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? - ANSWERMay not exceed 3 inches.
What do you check floor for? - ANSWERMust be able to support weight of people and
cargo.
No holes allowed.
What is the bumper height for a car and a truck. - ANSWERMust 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. - ANSWER60 - 120 flashes per minute.
What are the guidelines for back up lights? - ANSWERMust turn off when not in reverse
OR have a dash indicator light or
audible warning.
What are the guidelines for broken lenses? - ANSWERWill not pass if white light shows
through.
List three reasons for rejecting shocks. - ANSWERMissing shocks
Mounts or mounting bolts broken
Severe leakage. Slight dampness OK
What's the minimum steering wheel size? - ANSWER13 inches
The horn should be heard at least ________feet away. - ANSWER200 feet
What do we look for when checking the brake pedal? - ANSWERCan't go down more
than 80% of total travel.
Can't fade when vehicle is stopped. (bleed by in master cylinder)
No excessive friction in linkage.
Can't be missing the rubber pedal pad.
QUESTIONS 100% ANSWERED.
Stickers shall be kept where? - ANSWERKept under lock and key in a safe place
What is done with any unused stickers? - ANSWERKeep them until the QAO comes
around. You get a 75% refund on unused stickers.
First offense of faulty inspection and improper inspection? - ANSWERCategory 1
violation. 2 months suspension.
When checking registration or VIN what do we look for, and what if there's a problem? -
ANSWERVIN 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? - ANSWERApproved 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? - ANSWERThe acute area.
(8-1/2 X 5-1/2)
List all the ways to check the wipers. - ANSWERSpeed 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? - ANSWERMust be original equipment
or same type.
, Must close securely.
List all the ways to check mirrors. - ANSWERMirrors 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? - ANSWERMay not exceed 3 inches.
What do you check floor for? - ANSWERMust be able to support weight of people and
cargo.
No holes allowed.
What is the bumper height for a car and a truck. - ANSWERMust 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. - ANSWER60 - 120 flashes per minute.
What are the guidelines for back up lights? - ANSWERMust turn off when not in reverse
OR have a dash indicator light or
audible warning.
What are the guidelines for broken lenses? - ANSWERWill not pass if white light shows
through.
List three reasons for rejecting shocks. - ANSWERMissing shocks
Mounts or mounting bolts broken
Severe leakage. Slight dampness OK
What's the minimum steering wheel size? - ANSWER13 inches
The horn should be heard at least ________feet away. - ANSWER200 feet
What do we look for when checking the brake pedal? - ANSWERCan't go down more
than 80% of total travel.
Can't fade when vehicle is stopped. (bleed by in master cylinder)
No excessive friction in linkage.
Can't be missing the rubber pedal pad.
