pa state inspection (chapters A/B)
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Acute area of the windshield Correct 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 Correct Answer: manufactured 25 years prior to the
current year conforming to
manufacturer's specifications
auxiliary driving lamp Correct 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(also can only work with high beam)
Back-Up Lamp Correct Answer: A lamp used to provide illumination behind the
vehicle and to provide a warning signal when the vehicle is in reverse gear
Certified Inspection Mechanic Correct Answer: A person who holds a valid
certification card issued by the Bureau certifying that the person is qualified, has
passed all requirements to inspect specific vehicles and holds a valid driver's
license for the correct class of vehicle
class is motor vehicle Correct Answer: 15 years of age or older and registered as
such
commonwealth inspection station Correct Answer: An inspection station
appointed to inspect all types of vehicles, space permitted, owned by and
engaged exclusively in the performance of the official duties of the Federal
, Government, the Commonwealth, or a political subdivision of the
Commonwealth(cannot inspect general public)
Critical Area of the Windshield Correct Answer: The part of the vehicle
windshield cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system
designated area Correct Answer: The geographic area which the Department,
in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Resources, and the United
States Environmental Protection Agency, has identified as an Emission I/M
Program designated area. A copy of the Department's designation is available
upon request from the department
firefighting vehicle Correct Answer: A vehicle used exclusively for fighting fires.
The term does not include passenger cars, buses and motorcycles(Has to be
owned by the company)
fog lamps Correct Answer: Lamps which are used with or in lieu of the lower
beam headlamps to provide illumination under conditions of rain, snow or
fog(can be used by themselves but not while high beams are on)
GCWR - Gross Combination Weight Rating Correct Answer: the weight specified
by the manufacturer of a vehicle as the combined loaded weight of that
vehicle and a trailing vehicle(truck and trailer)
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) Correct Answer: The total weight a vehicle
is rated to carry by the manufacturer, including its own weight and the weight
of the load. (fully loaded vehicle)
general inspection station Correct Answer: An inspection station appointed to
inspect all types of vehicles if the station is so equipped
groove Correct Answer: the space between two adjacent tread ribs
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Acute area of the windshield Correct 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 Correct Answer: manufactured 25 years prior to the
current year conforming to
manufacturer's specifications
auxiliary driving lamp Correct 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(also can only work with high beam)
Back-Up Lamp Correct Answer: A lamp used to provide illumination behind the
vehicle and to provide a warning signal when the vehicle is in reverse gear
Certified Inspection Mechanic Correct Answer: A person who holds a valid
certification card issued by the Bureau certifying that the person is qualified, has
passed all requirements to inspect specific vehicles and holds a valid driver's
license for the correct class of vehicle
class is motor vehicle Correct Answer: 15 years of age or older and registered as
such
commonwealth inspection station Correct Answer: An inspection station
appointed to inspect all types of vehicles, space permitted, owned by and
engaged exclusively in the performance of the official duties of the Federal
, Government, the Commonwealth, or a political subdivision of the
Commonwealth(cannot inspect general public)
Critical Area of the Windshield Correct Answer: The part of the vehicle
windshield cleaned by the sweep of the windshield wiper system
designated area Correct Answer: The geographic area which the Department,
in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Resources, and the United
States Environmental Protection Agency, has identified as an Emission I/M
Program designated area. A copy of the Department's designation is available
upon request from the department
firefighting vehicle Correct Answer: A vehicle used exclusively for fighting fires.
The term does not include passenger cars, buses and motorcycles(Has to be
owned by the company)
fog lamps Correct Answer: Lamps which are used with or in lieu of the lower
beam headlamps to provide illumination under conditions of rain, snow or
fog(can be used by themselves but not while high beams are on)
GCWR - Gross Combination Weight Rating Correct Answer: the weight specified
by the manufacturer of a vehicle as the combined loaded weight of that
vehicle and a trailing vehicle(truck and trailer)
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) Correct Answer: The total weight a vehicle
is rated to carry by the manufacturer, including its own weight and the weight
of the load. (fully loaded vehicle)
general inspection station Correct Answer: An inspection station appointed to
inspect all types of vehicles if the station is so equipped
groove Correct Answer: the space between two adjacent tread ribs
