MARYLAND STATE INSPECTION EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VIN is obtained from - ANS the vehicle
Look at the Vin for any - ANS tampering information
If a vehicle is returned within 30 days or 1,000 miles after the original inspection - ANS only
the defective equipment is required to be reinspected
If the registered mechanic is not available on a scheduled reinspection date - ANS the
licensee is responsible for a complete reinspection and may charge an appropriate fee or
refund the original inspection
If the registered mechanic has had their license suspended or revoked - ANS the licensee
shall refund the initial inspection fee or have the vehicle completely reinspected and only
charge the fee for reinspected equipment by a different mechanic
If tools or equipment are not replaced within 90 days - ANS license shall be suspended or
revoked and all issued materials are returned back to the division
The inspection station sign shall be removed from public view - ANS if the broken equipment
or tools are not replaced within 72 hours
A supervisor is an individual who - ANS is responsible for and supervises the daily operation
of the inspection program
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, Any dealer or manufacturer who certifies safety equipment shall mantain the saftery
equipment repair orders for - ANS at least 2 years
An inspection is NOT required for - ANS tranfers of used vehicles to licensed or foreign dealer
Inspection is NOT required for - ANS Transfers with a signed statement that the sale is for the
purpose of rebuilding
Inspections are NOT required for - ANS transfers from parent to child
Removing a co-owner from the title does - ANS not require an inspection
Tranfers between spouses or former spouse as a result of a court order do - ANS not require
insperction
Inspection certificate must be issued before - ANS the vehicle leaves the premises
Inspection certificates for a used vehicle remain valid for - ANS 6 months or 1,000 miles,
whichever comes first
Vehicle titled and registered may be transferred to another owner within - ANS 30 days
without needing reinspection
Administration means - ANS the state motor vehicle administration of the maryland
department of transportation
Authorized dealer means - ANS a maryland dealer licensed as a truck inspection station
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VIN is obtained from - ANS the vehicle
Look at the Vin for any - ANS tampering information
If a vehicle is returned within 30 days or 1,000 miles after the original inspection - ANS only
the defective equipment is required to be reinspected
If the registered mechanic is not available on a scheduled reinspection date - ANS the
licensee is responsible for a complete reinspection and may charge an appropriate fee or
refund the original inspection
If the registered mechanic has had their license suspended or revoked - ANS the licensee
shall refund the initial inspection fee or have the vehicle completely reinspected and only
charge the fee for reinspected equipment by a different mechanic
If tools or equipment are not replaced within 90 days - ANS license shall be suspended or
revoked and all issued materials are returned back to the division
The inspection station sign shall be removed from public view - ANS if the broken equipment
or tools are not replaced within 72 hours
A supervisor is an individual who - ANS is responsible for and supervises the daily operation
of the inspection program
1 Copyright ©BRIGHSTARS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2025
, Any dealer or manufacturer who certifies safety equipment shall mantain the saftery
equipment repair orders for - ANS at least 2 years
An inspection is NOT required for - ANS tranfers of used vehicles to licensed or foreign dealer
Inspection is NOT required for - ANS Transfers with a signed statement that the sale is for the
purpose of rebuilding
Inspections are NOT required for - ANS transfers from parent to child
Removing a co-owner from the title does - ANS not require an inspection
Tranfers between spouses or former spouse as a result of a court order do - ANS not require
insperction
Inspection certificate must be issued before - ANS the vehicle leaves the premises
Inspection certificates for a used vehicle remain valid for - ANS 6 months or 1,000 miles,
whichever comes first
Vehicle titled and registered may be transferred to another owner within - ANS 30 days
without needing reinspection
Administration means - ANS the state motor vehicle administration of the maryland
department of transportation
Authorized dealer means - ANS a maryland dealer licensed as a truck inspection station
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