Virginia State Inspection Test Exam Study Guide Questions And Answers

Virginia State Inspection Test Exam Study Guide Questions And Answers Brakes: Riveted linings or disc pads are worn to less than _____ over the rivet head(s) - ANSWER -2/32 of an inch Brakes: Bonded or molded linings or disc pads are worn to less than ____ in thickness - ANSWER -2/32 of an inch Brakes: Wire in wire backed lining is - - ANSWER -visible in friction surface Brake: Rejected if snap on brake linings are _____ - ANSWER -loose Brakes: Any lining is _____ or ____ so that the lining/parts of lining are not firmly attached to the shoe. - ANSWER -broken or cracked Brakes: Rivets in riveted linings are ____ - ANSWER -loose or missing Brakes: Any lining or pad is misaligned or __________ - ANSWER -does not make full contact with the drum or rotor Brake drums or brake discs are worn or scored to the extent that ______ - ANSWER -their machining would result in a failure to meet manufacturer's specifications. Brake drums or discs have any external crack(s) more than ______ of the friction surface of the drum or disc. - ANSWER -half the width In regards to cracks in drums/discs, what type of crack gets confused with flexural cracks? - ANSWER -Hairline heat cracks. When it come to electrical brake systems, if _____ ____ ____ are missing or inoperative, the vehicle would fail. Or if the cable is _____ or ____. - ANSWER Breakaway braking devices ---- Frayed or broken. Brakes: If any hydraulic brake tubing has been repaired using a _____, the vehicle would fail. - ANSWER -compression fitting Brakes: If there is less than ___ reserve in actuator travel of the service brake when fully applied on all hydraulic, mechanical, or power assisted hydraulic braking systems. - ANSWER -1/5 Brakes: The car is rejected if the vehicle (with automatic transmission) starts in _______. - ANSWER -any other gear other than park or neutral Brakes: The vehicle will be rejected if the gearshift indicator does not ________. - ANSWER -identify the park and neutral positions. Battery: the vehicle will be rejected if a battery is not ____ ______ to a fixed part of the motor vehicle/trailer. - ANSWER -securely attached True or False: If the battery is stored in a location other than the engine compartment, the battery doesn't need a cover. - ANSWER -False: The battery DOES need a cover if stored somewhere that isn't in the engine compartment. If these things are not present when it comes to mounting the battery to the vehicle, it would be rejected. - ANSWER -All brackets, hardware, and bolts used for securely mounting the battery. Trailer brakes less than 10k lbs : A minimum of ______ wheel(s) must be removed from each axle equipped with brakes to inspect the components. The only exception of this is trailers equipped with what kind of brake mechanisms? - ANSWER -one; Open brake mechanisms Trailer brakes less than 10k lbs: rejected if the operator does not have ____over brakes. - ANSWER -full control (Surge brakes are considered to be in control of the operator.) If these devices are missing or inoperative on a trailer less than 10,000 lbs, it is rejected. It is also rejected if the ______ is broken or frayed. - ANSWER Breakaway braking devices. Cable Trailers made after January 1, 1964 that have a gross weight of 3,000 lbs or more that are not equipped with emergency breakaway brakes that do the three following things, are rejected. - ANSWER -They must automatically apply braking upon breakaway from towing vehicle, remain fully applied for 15 minutes, and apply and release by operation of the manual emergency control. Steering and suspension: Reject a vehicle if any modifications have been made that affects normal functioning of ____. If you are in doubt, what should you do? - ANSWER -shock absorbers; operate the vehicle. If the front end suspension has been modified using these, it is rejected. What are not prohibited? - ANSWER -lift blocks; Shims and they may be used if necessary to correct front end alignment. What are considered to be lift blocks? - ANSWER -Any solid piece of wood, metal, or other material placed between and separating the vehicles front axle and the springs. Suspension: What do you NOT inspect on rear drive vehicles? - ANSWER -CV boots, CV joints pr universal joints. (CV boots on the vehicle shall not be rejected if the CV boots are defective or missing in this case) True or False: on the topic of power steering, you can reject for dampness. - ANSWER -False, you cannot reject simply for dampness, unless you render the power steering is defective also. Power Steering: If a spring has any of these conditions it is rejected. - ANSWER Broke, misaligned, shackles are worn or loose, or if airbags are collapsed or the air suspension system leaks or is deflated. If any front or rear axle or suspension positioning parts are _________________________________ , resulting in shifting of an axle from the normal position. - ANSWER -cracked, broken, loose, worn, bent or missing. If any control arm or suspension positioning part using bushings for control, support, and normal functioning is any of these conditions, the vehicle would be rejected. - ANSWER -if they are deteriorated, damaged, or missing. Suspension: If vehicles measured movement at the top or bottom of the tire is greater than: Wheel size: less than 17 inches: 17 - 18 in. over 18 in. - ANSWER -1/4 inch 3/8 inch 1/2 inch